Sang-Hwa Kim
Papers
8
Total Citations
89
H-Index
5
About
Sang-Hwa Kim is a leading researcher in robotic manipulation and medical robotics, whose work is driving innovation in industrial automation and surgical systems. His primary contributions lie in the design of underactuated grippers and fingers, where he has developed novel, linkage-driven mechanisms that enable versatile and reliable grasping of general objects, including thin items, while reducing cost and control complexity. His 2019 paper on a multi-function gripper, with 39 citations, stands as his most influential work, addressing the urgent need for automated pick-and-place in warehouses. Kim has also advanced the field of robotic machining by introducing a generalized impulse model for digital twin applications, optimizing force estimation during light machining tasks. Beyond industrial robotics, he has made notable contributions to laryngeal surgery, designing a robotic system with a specialized endoscope holder to enhance minimally invasive procedures. His work on dimension inhomogeneity in robotics further underscores his commitment to foundational performance metrics. With a growing citation record, Kim’s research is shaping the future of adaptive, safe, and efficient robotic systems for both manufacturing and healthcare.
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Top Papers
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- 2Design of a 3-DOF Linkage-Driven Underactuated Finger for Multiple Grasping14 citations · 2019
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- 5Review of Dimension Inhomogeneity in Robotics7 citations · 2019
- 6System Design and Experiment of a Laryngeal Surgical Robotic System4 citations · 2018
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