Dokwan Lee

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Dokwan Lee is a rising investigator in the rapidly evolving field of wearable robotic exoskeletons for human performance enhancement and rehabilitation. His research centers on the application of Samsung Electronics' "Bot Fit" hip-joint exoskeleton, exploring its utility across diverse populations—from younger adults seeking optimized exercise to older adults at risk of falls. Lee’s major contributions include demonstrating the measurable exercise effects of stair climbing with Bot Fit’s resistance mode, developing a multivariable model to predict lower limb muscular strength using the device, and showing that a six-week Bot Fit program can revitalize balance and gait in seniors. He has also investigated the device’s lumbar support function for improving sitting posture, addressing the health risks of sedentary behavior. While his most-cited works are recent (2024–2025), with individual papers garnering 1–3 citations, Lee’s work is foundational in validating a commercial wearable robot for both athletic conditioning and geriatric care. His studies at smart senior welfare centers in Seoul highlight a practical, community-based approach to fall prevention, positioning him as a key contributor to the translational science of assistive robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The Effects of Stair Climbing Using Wearable Robot Bot Fit's Resistance

   3 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Effect of Programed Walking Exercise Using Bot Fit in Younger Adults

   2 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Multivariable analysis for predicting lower limb muscular strength with a hip-joint exoskeleton

   2 citations · 2024
4. 4
   Revitalizing Balance and Gait in Older Adults: Insights from a Six-Week Bot Fit Exercise Program at a Smart Senior Welfare Center in Seoul

   1 citations · 2025
5. 5
   Effects of the lumbar support function of wearable robot (Bot Fit) on sitting position

   1 citations · 2025

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