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Minkyu Je is a leading figure in neural engineering and brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), with a focus on restoring mobility and enabling intuitive human-robot interaction. His most influential work, "Independent Mobility Achieved through a Wireless Brain-Machine Interface" (2016, 55 citations), demonstrated a groundbreaking wireless system that allowed macaques with tetraplegia to control a robotic platform, achieving independent movement. This study showcased Je’s expertise in integrating wireless neural recording with real-time robotic control, offering a transformative pathway for assistive technologies in paralysis. More recently, his 2025 paper "Using biopotential and bio-impedance for intuitive human–robot interaction" (5 citations) extends this work into seamless, natural control interfaces. Je’s contributions bridge neuroscience, circuit design, and robotics, with his wireless BMI system representing a key step toward practical, non-invasive solutions for severe motor impairments. His research has significant implications for rehabilitation and assistive robotics, positioning him as a pioneer in creating technologies that restore autonomy and enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities.