Papers
26
Total Citations
1,095
H-Index
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About
Sang Hoon Kang is a distinguished robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans robust robot control, human-robot interaction, and neurorehabilitation technology. He is perhaps best known for his foundational contributions to time-delay control (TDC), a elegantly simple yet powerful framework for managing the nonlinearities and uncertainties inherent in robot manipulator systems. His 2008 paper on robust compliant motion control, which garnered over 230 citations, introduced a landmark technique combining time-delay estimation with ideal velocity feedback to overcome nonlinear friction—a persistent challenge in precision robotics. His subsequent work resolved the longstanding accuracy-robustness dilemma in impedance control, further cementing his theoretical contributions to the field. Beyond control theory, Kang has made significant strides in rehabilitation robotics. His development of multi-joint upper limb exoskeleton systems for stroke survivors, cited over 120 times, reflects a deep commitment to translating engineering innovation into clinical impact. More recently, his EMG-based decoding research has enabled continuous, simultaneous estimation of multi-joint arm movements—a critical advancement for intuitive exoskeleton control. With a body of work exceeding 900 citations, Kang represents a rare bridge between rigorous control engineering and human-centered rehabilitative medicine.
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- 3A Solution to the Accuracy/Robustness Dilemma in Impedance Control122 citations · 2009
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- 8A Review on Robust Control of Robot Manipulators for Future Manufacturing45 citations · 2023
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- 10<i>In Vivo</i> Estimation of Human Forearm and Wrist Dynamic Properties23 citations · 2016