Papers
159
Total Citations
2,649
H-Index
29
About
Hyungpil Moon is a prominent robotics and materials engineer whose research spans soft actuators, biomimetic robotics, and infrastructure inspection systems. His work on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCAs) has significantly advanced the field of soft robotics, with his 2014 paper on a biomimetic quadruped robot driven by multistacked DEAs garnering over 100 citations. Moon has made substantial contributions to artificial muscle technology, developing novel TCA materials from nylon, polyester, and spandex fibers that achieve remarkable actuation strains, work cited collectively hundreds of times across multiple publications. Parallel to this, he has pioneered practical robotic inspection solutions for critical infrastructure, designing in-pipe robots, wall-climbing systems, and cable-inspection crawlers for suspension bridges—work that addresses real-world safety challenges and has earned widespread recognition from the engineering community. His 2018 research on graphene oxide-based stress sensors further demonstrates his versatility across smart materials. With over 690 total citations across his most-recognized works, Moon's research bridges fundamental materials innovation and applied robotics, making him an influential figure for students and researchers in mechatronics, soft robotics, and autonomous inspection systems.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2A robotic finger driven by twisted and coiled polymer actuator81 citations · 2016
- 3In-pipe robot based on selective drive mechanism81 citations · 2009
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- 8Double Helix Twisted and Coiled Soft Actuator from Spandex and Nylon58 citations · 2018
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