Ki Soo Kim

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

129

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About

Ki Soo Kim is a pioneering figure in the field of advanced robotics and composite materials engineering. His research focuses on the design, manufacturing, and machinability of lightweight, high-strength robotic systems, particularly through the innovative use of carbon fiber and graphite fiber epoxy composites. Kim’s major contributions include the development of the first anthropomorphic robot constructed from carbon fiber epoxy composite materials (1993, 48 citations), a groundbreaking achievement that demonstrated the feasibility of replacing traditional metals with composites for improved performance and reduced weight. He also designed and manufactured a SCARA-type direct-drive robot using graphite fiber epoxy composite material (1991, 41 citations), optimizing fiber stacking angles to minimize arm deflection for precision assembly tasks. Additionally, his work on the machinability of carbon fiber-epoxy composites in turning operations (1992, 40 citations) provided critical insights into processing these challenging materials. With over 129 citations across his most influential papers, Kim’s research has had a lasting impact on the robotics and composites communities, laying the foundation for modern lightweight robotic structures.