Gyu Hyun Kwon
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hanyang University
Papers
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Total Citations
60
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About
Gyu Hyun Kwon is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of healthcare robotics, human-robot interaction, and assistive technology. His work focuses on designing intelligent robotic systems that enhance patient rehabilitation and healthcare service delivery. Kwon’s major contributions include developing a patient-driven robotic hand rehabilitation device for stroke survivors, which uses small actuators and infrared sensors to improve grasp function for daily living activities—a paper that has garnered 21 citations and laid groundwork for accessible neurorehabilitation tools. He has also advanced the understanding of service robot adoption in healthcare, notably through a 2017 study (20 citations) that identified key design criteria for nurse assistive robots by framing the problem through healthcare service experience, and a 2024 work exploring robot resistance from a service provider perspective. Kwon’s research extends to robot sound design, where he examines emotional and functional associations to improve communication in human-robot interaction, and to intelligent healthscapes that model ecological constraints for medical robots. His interdisciplinary approach—bridging engineering, psychology, and service design—has been recognized for its practical impact on real-world healthcare environments. Kwon’s work continues to shape how robots can meaningfully support patients and clinicians, making him a key voice in the future of assistive robotics.
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