Seunghoon Nam

Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials

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Seunghoon Nam is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bioinspired design, and energy storage. His work is defined by the creation of geometrically multifunctional structures that solve fundamental challenges in untethered soft robots. Nam’s most notable contribution is the development of a bioinspired, shape-morphing scale battery, which integrates rigid battery cells into a flexible, origami- and kirigami-inspired architecture. This innovation dramatically enhances both the stretchability and reliability of soft robotic systems, addressing a critical bottleneck in the field. His 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 37 citations, reflecting its growing influence. By merging principles from nature with structural engineering, Nam has opened new pathways for creating robots that can deform, move, and operate without external power tethers. His work stands as a key reference for researchers seeking to embed energy sources directly into robotic bodies, making soft robots more autonomous and practical for real-world applications.