Papers
55
Total Citations
956
H-Index
16
About
Jungwon Yoon is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans rehabilitation robotics, cable-driven parallel systems, and biped locomotion. Best known for his pioneering contributions to assistive and therapeutic robotic systems, Yoon has significantly advanced the field of gait and limb rehabilitation engineering over more than a decade. His most influential work, a 6-DOF gait rehabilitation robot enabling walking velocity updates across varied terrains through coordinated upper and lower limb interaction, has garnered 149 citations and represents a landmark achievement in immersive, adaptive rehabilitation technology. Complementing this, his reconfigurable ankle rehabilitation robot — published in two highly cited 2006 studies totaling over 180 citations — introduced versatile mechanisms capable of replicating complex natural foot and ankle movements, filling a critical gap in targeted musculoskeletal recovery tools. Yoon's research extends beyond rehabilitation into cable-driven parallel robotics, biped gait pattern generation, and even cutting-edge droplet microrobotics, reflecting impressive disciplinary breadth. His 2016 work on optimum kinematic design of cable-driven robots and subsequent robust trajectory tracking contributions demonstrate sustained methodological rigor. With over 580 cumulative citations across his top works, Yoon's research continues to meaningfully shape both clinical robotics and fundamental mechanical design, making his profile essential reading for students entering human-robot interaction or assistive technology fields.
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Top Papers
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- 2Reconfigurable ankle rehabilitation robot for various exercises113 citations · 2006
- 3A Novel Reconfigurable Ankle/Foot Rehabilitation Robot70 citations · 2006
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- 8Development of an intuitive user interface for a hydraulic backhoe33 citations · 2010
- 9Robust trajectory tracking control of cable-driven parallel robots29 citations · 2017
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