Nak-seung Patrick Hyun
Papers
12
Total Citations
1,098
H-Index
9
About
Nak-seung Patrick Hyun is a robotics researcher whose work spans microrobotics, soft actuator systems, and multi-robot control, with particular emphasis on bridging the gap between biological inspiration and engineered mechanical systems. He is perhaps best known for his landmark 2019 paper "Controlled Flight of a Microrobot Powered by Soft Artificial Muscles," which has accumulated an remarkable 833 citations and demonstrated that soft artificial muscles could successfully power untethered aerial microrobots — a significant milestone in the field. His subsequent research has deepened this trajectory, exploring soft hydraulic valves, dielectric elastomer actuator-based controllers, and high-gain microfluidic amplifiers that enable more autonomous and compact soft robotic systems, collectively garnering over 150 additional citations. Hyun has also made notable contributions to bio-inspired robotics, including physical models of the ultrafast mantis shrimp strike mechanism and a springtail-inspired jumping microrobot capable of multimodal locomotion. Earlier in his career, he developed foundational tools in multi-robot path planning and formation control using weighted Lp norms and control barrier functions. Together, his body of work reflects a cohesive vision: creating agile, miniaturized robotic systems that draw sophistication from nature while advancing the practical frontiers of autonomous soft robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Controlled flight of a microrobot powered by soft artificial muscles833 citations · 2019
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- 4A springtail-inspired multimodal walking-jumping microrobot29 citations · 2025
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- 6Controlling Soft Fluidic Actuators Using Soft DEA-Based Valves20 citations · 2022
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