Eunseok Song

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Eunseok Song is a pioneering researcher in the field of assistive robotics, with a primary focus on powered exoskeletons and soft wearable sensors for human augmentation and rehabilitation. His most notable contribution is the development of the **WalkON Suit**, a powered exoskeleton designed for people with disabilities, which earned gold and bronze medals in international competitions. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2021 article (18 citations), introduces innovative mechanical design, control strategies, and gait-trajectory-generation methods that have set a benchmark in the field. Song has also advanced soft sensing technologies, creating a **soft sensing brace** for monitoring knee joint kinetics and kinematics during squatting (2023, 3 citations), addressing critical gaps in wearable motion capture for biomechanical data collection. Additionally, his development of a **soft sensor unit** for large-scale multi-axis force measurement (2022, 2 citations) enhances the safety and comfort of human-robot interaction. By integrating soft, flexible materials into exoskeletons and sensors, Song’s work bridges the gap between rigid robotics and comfortable, practical wearable devices, making significant strides toward accessible, high-performance assistive technologies that improve mobility and quality of life for individuals with physical impairments.