Yong‐Ku Kong
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About
Yong‐Ku Kong is an ergonomics and human factors researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, occupational biomechanics, and caregiving science. His research focuses primarily on the evaluation and optimization of exoskeleton robots and assistive care devices designed to reduce physical burden on workers and formal caregivers. Kong has made notable contributions by developing practical assessment tools, most prominently the Exoskeleton Usability Questionnaire (2023), which offers a structured framework for evaluating lower limb industrial exoskeletons across four critical dimensions: mobility, adjustability, handling, and safety. This tool addresses a significant gap in the field and has already garnered 10 citations since its publication. His broader body of work investigates how lift-assist devices and care robots can meaningfully reduce musculoskeletal strain on caregivers performing demanding patient-transfer tasks, with studies quantitatively comparing manual and robot-aided care loads in both transfer and excretion care contexts. At a time when rapidly aging populations—particularly in Korea—are straining caregiving workforces, Kong's research provides evidence-based solutions with direct real-world relevance. His work is increasingly influential among ergonomists, rehabilitation engineers, and healthcare system designers seeking sustainable approaches to elder care.
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