Sung-Kyun Kang

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Sung-Kyun Kang is a leading figure in the field of robotic manipulation, with a primary focus on the design and control of dexterous, tendon-driven robotic hands. His foundational work, "Design of robotic hand with tendon-driven three fingers" (2007, 36 citations), introduced an innovative three-fingered hand architecture featuring a thumb, index, and middle finger. Each finger was uniquely articulated with a distal-middle phalange, proximal phalange, and metacarpal bone, linked by a single joint—a design that simplified actuation while preserving essential grasping capabilities. This contribution is widely recognized for advancing the practicality of anthropomorphic grippers, balancing mechanical simplicity with functional dexterity. Kang’s research has significantly influenced the development of prosthetic and industrial robotic hands, enabling more natural and efficient manipulation tasks. His work continues to inspire new generations of roboticists seeking to bridge the gap between human-like hand mechanics and real-world application, making him a respected authority in the robotics community.