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Dr. Woon Yong Kwon is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of emergency medicine and robotics, whose work is redefining cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). His primary research focus is the development of automated, biosignal-sensitive robotic systems for life-saving interventions. Dr. Kwon’s most significant contribution is the creation of an end-tidal CO₂-guided automated robot CPR system, demonstrated in a 2018 porcine model that has garnered 16 citations, establishing a foundational proof-of-concept for closed-loop robotic resuscitation. He has since advanced this technology into an artificial intelligence-driven CPR robot that responds in real-time to physiological biosignals, a breakthrough published in 2024 with 10 citations. His earlier work on applying robot manipulators to CPR (2017, 8 citations) laid the mechanical groundwork for these innovations. By integrating real-time physiological feedback with robotic precision, Dr. Kwon is addressing the critical limitations of manual CPR, aiming to improve survival rates in cardiac arrest. His research represents a bold step toward autonomous emergency care, positioning him as a key figure in the emerging field of robotic resuscitation.