Sumin Helen Koo
Papers
15
Total Citations
219
H-Index
8
About
Sumin Helen Koo is a leading researcher at the intersection of wearable technology, soft robotics, and functional fashion, with a focus on developing intelligent garments that enhance human mobility and comfort. Her core contributions lie in designing and evaluating clothing-embedded soft wearable robots that assist movement for elderly adults, industrial workers, and individuals with disabilities. Koo’s work on shape memory alloy actuators for ankle assistance (55 citations) and stretchable gloves for hand pose reconstruction (44 citations) demonstrates her ability to integrate soft, textile-based actuation and sensing into practical, user-centered designs. She has pioneered comfort-focused design frameworks, addressing critical issues like pressure distribution and user satisfaction in wearable robots, as seen in her studies on gait-assistive suits and industrial worker platforms. Her research has accumulated over 200 citations, reflecting its impact on both engineering and human factors. Notably, her 2018 study on design preferences for movement disabilities has guided inclusive design practices. Koo’s interdisciplinary approach—merging fashion, biomechanics, and robotics—positions her as a key innovator in creating wearable robots that are not only functional but also comfortable and socially acceptable.
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Top Papers
- 1Shape memory alloy actuator-embedded smart clothes for ankle assistance55 citations · 2020
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- 5Wearable Technology in Fashion15 citations · 2022
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