Sung Wook Hwang
Papers
11
Total Citations
167
H-Index
8
About
Sung Wook Hwang is a robotics researcher whose work spans two principal domains: cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs) and legged locomotion systems, including biped robots and exoskeletons. His most significant contributions lie in advancing the control, planning, and stability of CDPRs — particularly under-constrained configurations that present unique challenges due to unwanted oscillations and swaying motions. His highly cited work on collision-free path planning (46 citations) and oscillation suppression through trajectory generation (40 citations) has meaningfully shaped how researchers approach safe and stable CDPR deployment in complex environments. Hwang has also contributed innovative control strategies including sliding-mode control for elastic cables, adaptive control frameworks, and multi-mode input shaping for vibration suppression, demonstrating a comprehensive command of both theoretical and applied robotics challenges. Beyond cable robotics, his research extends to biped locomotion, where he has developed impedance-based control methods for uneven terrain navigation and intuitive gait generation for exoskeleton systems. With over 160 cumulative citations across his published work, Hwang has established himself as a productive contributor to the field of advanced robotic systems, offering solutions that bridge precision control theory with real-world robotic application.
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- 7Intuitive Gait Pattern Generation for an Exoskeleton Robot8 citations · 2019
- 8Sliding-mode control of cable-driven parallel robots with elastic cables8 citations · 2016
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- 10Adaptive control for cable driven parallel robots5 citations · 2017