Yi-Je Lim

Energid Technologies (United States), Hstar Technologies (United States)

Papers

Total Citations

269

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About

Yi-Je Lim’s research bridges the critical gap between soft-tissue biomechanics and robotic healthcare systems, advancing both surgical simulation and patient care. His foundational work on *in situ* measurement and modeling of human cadaveric soft tissues (105 citations) provides the biomechanical fidelity essential for realistic, physics-based surgical simulators—a cornerstone for training and preoperative planning. Lim’s most impactful contributions, however, target the persistent challenge of manual patient handling. As the lead developer of the Robotic Nursing Assistant (RoNA), he engineered a system to lift and transfer patients with impaired mobility, directly addressing the epidemic of work-related musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers. His papers on RoNA (81 and 64 citations) detail how this technology mitigates physical strain on an aging workforce while accommodating an aging population. Extending this vision, Lim also pioneered rehabilitation robotics (RehaBot, 19 citations) for retraining upper and lower limb functions, demonstrating a commitment to augmenting healthcare across the care continuum. By translating complex biomechanical principles into practical, life-changing robotic systems, Lim has established himself as a key innovator at the intersection of medical robotics and patient safety.