Younbaek Lee
Papers
11
Total Citations
284
H-Index
9
About
Younbaek Lee is a leading roboticist whose research focuses on the design and control of highly backdrivable robotic hands and lower-limb exoskeletons for gait assistance. His most influential contribution is the RoboRay hand, a 14-degree-of-freedom tendon-driven hand that achieves exceptional efficiency and sensorless contact force measurement, enabling human-like dexterity and payload. This foundational work has garnered 51 citations and established a new standard for robotic manipulation. Lee’s impact is equally profound in assistive robotics, where he has developed a series of lower-limb exoskeletons for the elderly and individuals with weakened muscles. His adaptive oscillator-based control (44 citations) and delayed output feedback control (36 citations) frameworks have demonstrated measurable metabolic improvements and gait assistance. Notably, his modular hip exoskeleton (22 citations) has been shown to improve walking function and reduce sedentary time in community-dwelling older adults, bridging the gap between lab-based prototypes and real-world clinical impact. With over 250 total citations across his top ten papers, Lee’s work is distinguished by its practical, user-centered design philosophy—from self-aligning knee joints to ultra-lightweight hip exoskeletons. His contributions have advanced both the science of robotic manipulation and the engineering of wearable devices that enhance human mobility and quality of life.
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- 4A self-aligning knee joint for walking assistance devices34 citations · 2016
- 5Development of the lower limbs for a humanoid robot32 citations · 2012
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- 8Development of adjustable knee joint for walking assistance devices17 citations · 2017
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