Jae‐Do Nam

Sungkyunkwan University

Papers

35

Total Citations

1,058

H-Index

17

About

Jae-Do Nam is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic soft robotics, specializing in the design and development of soft actuators inspired by biological systems. His major contributions include the creation of the Antagonistically Driven Linear Actuator (ANTLA), a cost-effective, muscle-like actuator based on dielectric elastomers, and the development of twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCAs) using materials like nylon and spandex for strong, large-stroke motion. Nam’s work has driven the field forward, with his most cited paper, “Artificial annelid robot driven by soft actuators” (2007), amassing 237 citations for its innovative approach to undulatory locomotion. His research on biomimetic quadruped robots and robotic fingers has further demonstrated the practical application of soft actuators in robotics. With over 750 total citations across his top ten papers, Nam’s impact is evident in advancing soft actuation for unstructured environments. Notably, his development of a six-axis capacitive force/torque sensor based on dielectric elastomers highlights his versatility in creating low-cost, high-performance robotic components. Nam’s work continues to inspire new generations of soft robotics researchers.

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Key Achievements

17
H-Index
35
Papers
1,058
Total Citations
30
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Artificial annelid robot driven by soft actuators
237 citations · 2007
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2007 (6 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 100
🏛 Institutions: Sungkyunkwan University

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    Active Polymers: An Overview
    32 citations · 2007
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