Chung-Hee Won

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Chung-Hee Won is a robotics researcher whose work has made meaningful contributions to the field of surgical robotics, particularly in the development of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems for orthopedic surgery. Won is best known for pioneering the ARTHROBOT system, a specialized surgical robot designed to improve the precision and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA). His foundational 2002 paper introducing ARTHROBOT (28 citations) laid the groundwork for a femur-mountable robotic platform capable of multi-degree-of-freedom motion, addressing critical limitations in conventional surgical registration methods. Building on this, his 2003 follow-up study (31 citations) advanced the system further by introducing an innovative gauge-based registration method using a reamer-shaped block gauge, significantly improving positional and orientational accuracy during surgery. Experimental validation of the ARTHROBOT system, conducted using sawbones and pig femurs, demonstrated its potential to enhance surface conformity in arthroplastic procedures. Won's research sits at the intersection of mechanical design, surgical planning, and robotic control, offering practical solutions to real-world challenges in orthopedic surgery. His cumulative body of work provides a compelling foundation for the continued development of robot-assisted surgical technologies.