Jaekwang Nam
Papers
12
Total Citations
252
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7
About
Jaekwang Nam is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical microrobotics, specializing in magnetic navigation systems and their application to minimally invasive vascular interventions. His work focuses on developing untethered magnetic robots capable of navigating complex tubular environments within the human body, including blood vessels and gastrointestinal tracts. Nam’s major contributions include the invention of flexible-legged magnetic robots (FLMR) for effective locomotion and precise unclogging of vascular diseases, magnetic helical robots for targeted drug delivery and drilling, and multifunctional magnetic catheter robots for steering, tunneling, and stent delivery. His most cited paper (48 citations) demonstrates a flexible-legged robot for treating vascular diseases, while his work on magnetic helical robots (44 citations) and magnetic catheter robots (44 citations) further underscores his impact. Nam has also advanced magnetic navigation systems by utilizing resonant effects to enhance magnetic field generation, achieving up to 25 citations. His innovations in crawling magnetic robots for stent delivery and biopsy in tubular environments highlight his commitment to translating robotic technologies into clinical solutions for occlusive vascular disease and gastrointestinal diagnosis.
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- 2Magnetic Helical Robot for Targeted Drug-Delivery in Tubular Environments44 citations · 2017
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- 8Robot-Aided Magnetic Navigation System for Wireless Capsule Manipulation7 citations · 2023
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