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Jong Hyun Seo is a leading researcher in medical robotics, specializing in ultrasound-guided intervention and minimally invasive surgery. His work addresses critical challenges in robotic-assisted procedures, particularly in compensating for physiological motion during needle insertion and ultrasound scanning. Seo’s most impactful contribution is the development of the NCCUSR (No Contact Cooperating Ultrasound Scanning Robot), which integrates ultrasound image and force feedback to reduce clinician musculoskeletal strain—a paper that has garnered 28 citations. He has also pioneered impedance and admittance control strategies for respiratory-motion compensation during robotic needle biopsy, with his 2016 study earning 18 citations. In natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), Seo advanced snake-mechanism platforms using movable pulleys, achieving 13 citations. His vision-based variable impedance control with oscillation observers (10 citations) further demonstrates his expertise in real-time motion compensation. Seo’s work bridges the gap between robotic precision and clinical safety, offering solutions that reduce radiation exposure and procedural risks. His research is essential reading for engineers and clinicians developing next-generation surgical robots, particularly in ultrasound-guided and needle-based interventions.