Chia-Chen Kuo

National Tsing Hua University, National Formosa University

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Chia-Chen Kuo is a researcher at the forefront of rehabilitation robotics and intelligent automation, whose work bridges the gap between human-centric design and industrial safety. Kuo’s primary contributions lie in developing anthropometry-based assistive devices and AI-driven robotic systems. Their most cited work, “Anthropometry-based structural design of a hand exoskeleton for rehabilitation” (2016, 16 citations), introduced a novel exoskeleton with a single degree of freedom per finger that enables coordinated movement across the DIP, PIP, and MCP joints—a breakthrough in making rehabilitation devices more natural and effective. Building on this, Kuo advanced industrial automation with the “Intelligent Robotic Palletizer System” (2021, 12 citations), addressing critical needs in logistics and warehousing by optimizing robotic arm operations for cargo stacking. Most recently, their “Novel Robotic Arm Working-Area AI Protection System” (2023) tackles human-robot collaboration risks, using artificial intelligence to enhance safety in manufacturing environments. With a growing citation impact, Kuo’s work exemplifies how thoughtful design and smart technology can transform both medical rehabilitation and industrial workflows, making them a key figure in modern robotics research.