Papers
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Total Citations
415
H-Index
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About
Bokeon Kwak is a pioneering researcher working at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics, aquatic locomotion, and the emerging field of edible electronics and robotics. Drawing inspiration from nature, Kwak has made significant contributions to understanding how arthropods navigate aquatic environments, translating these principles into innovative robotic systems. His early work on water-beetle-inspired robots, exploring compliant swimming appendages and hair-like locomotory structures, established foundational frameworks for efficient aquatic mobility, collectively accumulating nearly 80 citations. Kwak has also explored surface tension phenomena, developing a Marangoni-effect-inspired microfluidic self-propulsion system (39 citations) that elegantly mimics aquatic insect behavior. Perhaps most distinctively, Kwak has become a leading voice in edible robotics — a visionary discipline merging food science with engineering. His landmark paper "Towards Edible Robots and Robotic Food" (50 citations) has rapidly shaped this nascent field, complemented by practical breakthroughs including edible bistable sensors, sprayable conductive coatings for strain sensing, and konjac-based soft actuators for underwater operation. With over 300 cumulative citations across his portfolio, Kwak's multidisciplinary research is redefining the boundaries of sustainable, biologically integrated robotics.
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- 2Towards edible robots and robotic food50 citations · 2024
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- 8Edible Soft Actuators Based on Konjac Glucomannan for Underwater Operation18 citations · 2024
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