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Dongguk University has established itself as a dynamic and multidisciplinary research institution with deep expertise spanning soft robotics, smart materials, human-robot interaction, autonomous systems, and AI-driven diagnostics. Researchers at Dongguk are pushing the frontiers of next-generation actuation technologies, with landmark contributions to shape memory alloys, stimuli-responsive 3D actuators, and untethered soft robots that have collectively garnered hundreds of citations and are reshaping how the global robotics community approaches intelligent, bio-inspired mechanical design. The university's impact in smart materials and soft robotics is particularly striking. A 2023 review on SMA actuators has already accumulated over 300 citations, reflecting Dongguk's role as a leading voice in scalable, biocompatible actuation. Complementary work on shape-morphing micro soft robots and pumpless phase-change actuators demonstrates a cohesive research vision that bridges materials science and functional robotic systems. Meanwhile, contributions to flexible multimodal electronic skin sensors signal strong capabilities in wearable and tactile sensing technologies. Beyond hardware, Dongguk researchers have made meaningful advances in robot path planning, autonomous UAV landing, and prognostics and health management for industrial robots—including widely cited work on RV reducer fault detection using machine learning. The institution also carries a respected tradition in human-robot interaction, with cross-cultural studies on robot acceptance and educational robotics dating back nearly two decades, informing both policy and design globally. For prospective students and collaborators, Dongguk offers a rare intellectual environment where materials innovation, medical robotics, autonomous systems, and AI security converge under one roof—making it an ideal partner for interdisciplinary research with real-world impact.