Hyun Soo Woo
Papers
9
Total Citations
90
H-Index
5
About
Hyun Soo Woo is a leading researcher in medical robotics, specializing in robot-assisted ultrasound diagnosis, cardiovascular interventions, and computer-assisted implant surgery. His work focuses on developing master-slave robotic systems that enhance precision and safety in minimally invasive procedures. Woo’s most cited paper (24 citations) introduces a prototype system for robot-assisted ultrasound diagnosis, featuring a novel slave robot based on a rotary Stewart platform. He also designed a continuum robot with discretized link joints for cardiovascular interventions (20 citations), advancing flexible tools for navigating complex vascular pathways. In implant surgery, Woo developed a real-time 6-DOF motion-tracking system (17 citations) to ensure accurate implant positioning. His contributions extend to needle insertion-type interventional robotics, including a compact two-DOF needle driver and a lightweight end-effector with force feedback for CT-guided procedures. Woo’s achievements include designing a master device for teleoperated needle interventions and a 4-DOF exoskeleton for elbow and wrist rehabilitation. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 90, his work demonstrates significant impact in teleoperated ultrasonography and robotic rehabilitation, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and clinical application.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Development of prototype system for robot-assisted ultrasound diagnosis24 citations · 2015
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- 8Development of a 4 DOF exoskeleton robot for elbow and wrist rehab3 citations · 2014
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