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About
Hee Don Lee is a leading researcher in the field of wearable robotics, with a primary focus on the development of soft exosuits and lower extremity exoskeletons for human gait assistance. His major contributions center on the design of novel actuation mechanisms that enhance both the energy efficiency and backdrivability of these assistive devices. Notably, Lee pioneered the Series Elastic Tendon Actuator (SETA), a system that mimics human muscle function using wire-driven actuation, specifically optimized through detailed gait analysis for walking and stair ascent/descent. His work on the roller-cam clutch (RCC) mechanism further advanced the field by enabling bidirectional torque transfer with high backdrivability, significantly reducing the metabolic cost for users. With his most-cited paper, "Development of a Soft Exosuit System for Walking Assistance During Stair Ascent and Descent" (2020, 26 citations), Lee has established a strong foundation for practical, real-world exosuit applications. His research, spanning from 2015 to 2022, continues to push the boundaries of how wearable robots can seamlessly augment human strength and mobility.
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