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Sue Min Cho is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, gerontechnology, and computer-assisted surgery. Her work is defined by a commitment to designing technology that is both clinically precise and deeply human-centered. She is best known for her influential 2023 paper, "Co-Designing with Older Adults, for Older Adults" (40 citations), which established a robust framework for involving seniors in the development of robotic systems to promote physical activity—addressing a critical gap in assistive technology. In the surgical domain, Cho has made significant contributions to image-guided procedures. Her 2021 study on "Automatic tip detection of surgical instruments in biportal endoscopic spine surgery" (37 citations) advanced real-time tool tracking, while her 2024 work on "Tremor Assessment in Robot-Assisted Microlaryngeal Surgery" (6 citations) used computer vision to quantify the benefits of robotic assistance. Her research consistently bridges engineering precision with clinical application, as seen in her work on 2D/3D registration visualization and uncertainty quantification. With a growing citation record and a focus on co-design and validation, Cho is shaping a future where technology is both technically robust and empathetically designed for its users.