Kyoung-Soub Lee
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About
Kyoung-Soub Lee is a leading researcher in wearable robotics and rehabilitation engineering, specializing in soft, low-profile assistive devices for upper limb impairments. His work addresses the critical needs of over 50 million people worldwide affected by neurological diseases, with 40% remaining impaired after hospital care. Lee’s major contributions include developing a soft, wearable skin-brace for forearm pronation and supination (17 citations), which offers a compact, energy-efficient alternative to traditional exoskeletons. He also pioneered passive shoulder joint tracking modules for rehabilitation robots (16 citations), enabling natural glenohumeral joint motion without constraining movement—a key advance over active systems that risk subluxation. His low-cost, multi-DOF exoskeleton (11 citations) and passive tracking device (9 citations) further demonstrate his commitment to accessible, lightweight designs. Lee’s innovative Shape Memory Alloy-Based Reactive Tubular (SMART) Brake (2024, 6 citations) and tubular hygromechanical polymeric brake (4 citations) introduce novel braking mechanisms for soft wearable robots, enhancing safety and portability. His work has been recognized for its potential to transform at-home rehabilitation, making robotic assistance more practical and affordable for daily living.
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- 8Compact design of a robotic device for shoulder rehabilitation3 citations · 2017