Papers
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Total Citations
79
H-Index
6
About
Sohyun Kim is a leading researcher in soft robotics, specializing in the design and control of bio-inspired, electrohydraulic actuators. Her work focuses on creating flexible, adaptable robots that mimic the movement and structure of soft-bodied creatures, enabling them to navigate complex, unstructured environments. Kim’s major contributions include the development of caterpillar-inspired crawling robots, modular actuators for bending and twisting, and novel asymmetric electrode designs that achieve rotary motion and object manipulation. Her research has garnered over 79 citations, with her most-cited paper, "A soft crawling robot with a modular design based on electrohydraulic actuator" (2023), receiving 21 citations. She has also pioneered accordion-fold-inspired actuators for angular motion and spring toy-inspired designs for enhanced agility. Kim’s innovative use of soft materials and modular architectures has advanced the field of soft grippers and assembly robots, demonstrating significant potential for industrial and medical applications. Her work continues to inspire new approaches to creating robots that are safer, more versatile, and better suited for real-world interaction.
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- 4Soft electromagnetic actuator for assembly robots12 citations · 2020
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- 7Spring toy-inspired soft robots with electrohydraulic actuators4 citations · 2024