Dae‐Eun Kim
Papers
11
Total Citations
568
H-Index
7
About
Dae-Eun Kim is a pioneering researcher whose work bridges bioinspired engineering, medical robotics, and swarm intelligence. His most impactful contribution is the development of a highly sensitive pressure sensor based on a bioinspired porous structure for real-time tactile sensing, which has garnered 354 citations and is foundational to electronic skin (E-skin) technologies for wearable devices, health monitoring, and artificial robot arms. In medical robotics, Kim has made significant strides in endoscope design, investigating frictional and viscoelastic properties of intestinal tissue (103 citations) and proposing novel propelling mechanisms that use frictional interaction to navigate the intestinal tract with minimal tissue damage. His work extends to swarm robotic systems, where he has developed adaptive approaches to regulate task distribution among agents, and to biomechanics, including studies on snail foot adhesion and human gait estimation from vibration signals. With over 560 total citations across his top papers, Kim’s interdisciplinary research—spanning tactile sensing, medical devices, and multi-agent systems—demonstrates a consistent focus on solving real-world problems through innovative, nature-inspired engineering.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 3Adaptive approach to regulate task distribution in swarm robotic systems33 citations · 2018
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- 5Adhesion characteristics of the snail foot under various surface conditions19 citations · 2010
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- 8Local Interaction of Agents for Division of Labor in Multi-agent Systems5 citations · 2016
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- 10Estimating Human Walking Pace and Direction Using Vibration Signals3 citations · 2014