Sanghyeop Lee

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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Sanghyeop Lee is a researcher focused on rehabilitation robotics and human-robot interaction, with a particular emphasis on assistive technologies for gait recovery and motor function assessment. His work addresses critical challenges in developing robotic systems that can effectively aid patients with neurological impairments, such as those resulting from stroke or incomplete spinal cord injury. Lee’s major contributions include the design of a 1-degree-of-freedom assistive knee joint for gait rehabilitation robots, where he tackled the complex task of optimizing link lengths and motor specifications to ensure safe and effective patient-robot interaction. He also pioneered the Intentional Movement Performance Ability (IMPA) method, a novel robot-aided quantitative assessment tool that uses interaction force data to evaluate motor function in patients with physical weakness. This approach offers a more objective and precise alternative to traditional clinical scales. Though his most-cited works have accumulated modest citation counts (5 and 4 citations respectively), they represent foundational steps in personalized rehabilitation robotics. Lee’s research bridges mechanical design and clinical assessment, contributing to the development of smarter, more adaptive robotic systems that can enhance recovery outcomes for individuals with motor impairments.