Papers
4
Total Citations
54
H-Index
3
About
Jaebum Son is a pioneering roboticist whose research bridges the frontiers of medical robotics and hyper-redundant systems. His key contributions span surgical robotics, humanoid grasp synthesis, and the control of highly articulated mechanisms. Son’s most impactful work includes the development of a novel semi-automatic snake robot for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), validated through preclinical tests in animal and human cadaver models—a study that has garnered 18 citations and demonstrates his commitment to translating robotic innovation into clinical practice. He also introduced a human-like real-time grasp synthesis method for humanoid robot hands (18 citations), advancing dexterous manipulation. In the realm of hyper-redundant robots—systems with many degrees of freedom ideal for minimally invasive surgery and inspection—Son proposed a modular control scheme (16 citations) that addresses the fundamental challenge of coordinating complex, snake-like motion. His work on quantifying applied forces during biopsy needle insertions further underscores his focus on precision and safety in medical interventions. Through these contributions, Son has established himself as a key figure in creating robots that are both highly capable and clinically viable, inspiring future research in surgical and assistive robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2A human-like real-time grasp synthesis method for humanoid robot hands18 citations · 2000
- 3A Modular Control Scheme for Hyper-Redundant Robots16 citations · 2015
- 4Quantitative analysis of applied force on biopsy needle insertions2 citations · 2012