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Hyundo Choi is a pioneering roboticist whose work spans autonomous chemical synthesis, surgical robotics, and assistive devices. His most influential contribution is the development of an AI-driven robotic chemist for autonomous organic molecule synthesis (2023, 91 citations), which integrates machine learning with robotic automation to dramatically accelerate compound discovery—a breakthrough with profound implications for drug development and materials science. In surgical robotics, Choi introduced a novel robot for single-incision laparoscopic surgery (2014, 53 citations), featuring a cone-type remote center-of-motion mechanism and articulated instruments that enhance dexterity in confined spaces. He also advanced haptic feedback with a three-axis force sensor using fiber Bragg grating (2017, 10 citations), enabling precise force reflection during robotic procedures. Beyond the operating room, Choi designed a self-aligning knee joint for walking assistance devices (2016, 34 citations), improving gait support for elderly users by compensating knee translation during flexion. His kinematic control schemes for redundant arms in single-port surgery further demonstrate his commitment to solving real-world clinical challenges. With over 190 citations across his key works, Choi’s research exemplifies how robotics can transform healthcare and laboratory automation.