Papers
11
Total Citations
151
H-Index
7
About
Seongbo Shim is a leading figure in surgical robotics, specializing in the development of high-precision, minimally invasive systems for bone surgery and remote diagnostics. His core research focuses on novel remote center of motion (RCM) mechanisms and wire-driven continuum robots, which enable safer, more accurate procedures while minimizing patient trauma. Shim’s most impactful contribution is the "Robot-Assisted Untact Swab Sampling System" (30 citations), a telerobotic platform designed to protect medical staff during upper respiratory sample collection—a technology that gained critical relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also engineered a compact bone surgery robot with a high-rigidity RCM mechanism (23 citations), significantly improving drill alignment and stability against drilling forces. His work on wire-driven flexible manipulators with constrained spherical joints (23 citations) advances dexterity in single-port laparoscopic surgery. With over 150 total citations across his top ten papers, Shim’s innovations in rolling friction mechanisms and Stewart platform integration continue to push the boundaries of robotic precision and safety. His recent exploration of robotic systems for non-invasive brain stimulation (2025) demonstrates his ongoing commitment to expanding robotic assistance into new therapeutic domains.
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Top Papers
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- 2Analysis of Twist Deformation in Wire-driven Continuum Surgical Robot24 citations · 2019
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- 5Robotic System for Bone Drilling Using a Rolling Friction Mechanism18 citations · 2018
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- 8Master Device With Bending Safety for Flexible Surgical Robots6 citations · 2020
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