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Se Min Oh is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the critical gap between precision machinery and life-saving medical procedures. His primary research focuses on surgical robotics and assistive systems for minimally invasive interventions, with a strong secondary emphasis on autonomous inspection robots for civil infrastructure. Oh’s most impactful contribution is the development of an active bending endoscope robot system for sinus surgery, which allows a 4mm-diameter endoscope to bend up to 180 degrees on command, dramatically improving navigation through the complex sinus anatomy (39 citations). He is also a key figure in image-guided spinal surgery, having designed a complete robot-assisted system for spinal fusion that integrates a surgical robot, planning software, and optical tracking to assist in precise pedicle screw insertion (38 and 28 citations). Beyond the operating room, Oh has advanced civil engineering with a bridge inspection robot capable of autonomously gathering structural safety data (30 citations). His work is characterized by a practical, systems-level approach, creating tangible tools that enhance human capability in high-stakes environments. With over 150 total citations, Oh’s research continues to influence the design of flexible, image-guided robotic systems for both medical and industrial applications.