Min‐Woo Han
Papers
12
Total Citations
1,307
H-Index
11
About
Min-Woo Han is a leading figure in soft robotics and smart materials, renowned for pioneering the integration of shape memory alloys (SMAs) into bio-inspired, textile-based actuators. His research fundamentally reimagines how robots move and interact, focusing on creating lightweight, compliant systems that mimic natural organisms. Han’s major contributions include the development of soft morphing hands and grippers driven by SMA tendon wires, which have garnered over 140 citations, and the invention of "Blooming Knit Flowers," loop-linked soft structures that transform volumetrically—a concept that has been cited 115 times. His work on kirigami/origami-based soft deployable reflectors for optical beam steering (96 citations) further demonstrates his versatility in applying soft robotics to optical systems. With over 350 citations for his seminal 2012 review on biomimetic underwater robots using smart actuators, Han’s impact is profound. Notably, his 2023 comprehensive review on SMA actuators (305 citations) has become a cornerstone reference in the field. Through these achievements, Han has established himself as a key innovator, bridging material science and robotics to advance the next generation of adaptive, nature-inspired machines.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Review of biomimetic underwater robots using smart actuators352 citations · 2012
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- 3Soft morphing hand driven by SMA tendon wire146 citations · 2016
- 4Soft composite hinge actuator and application to compliant robotic gripper115 citations · 2016
- 5Blooming Knit Flowers: Loop‐Linked Soft Morphing Structures for Soft Robotics115 citations · 2017
- 6Kirigami/Origami‐Based Soft Deployable Reflector for Optical Beam Steering96 citations · 2017
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- 9A Shape Memory Alloy-Based Soft Actuator Mimicking an Elephant’s Trunk31 citations · 2023
- 10Smart Phone Robot Made of Smart Soft Composite (SSC)16 citations · 2015