Yoon Hyuk Kim
Papers
8
Total Citations
141
H-Index
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About
Yoon Hyuk Kim is a pioneering figure at the intersection of robotics, biomechatronics, and surgical innovation. His research primarily focuses on developing computer-aided and robot-assisted systems for orthopedic surgery, with significant contributions to minimally invasive procedures such as total knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Kim’s work on the causes and patterns of aborting robot-assisted arthroplasty (75 citations) has provided critical insights into surgical safety and system reliability. He has also advanced wearable health technology, notably through the development of wireless epidermal six-axis inertial measurement units for real-time joint angle estimation (13 citations), enabling new possibilities in diagnosis and rehabilitation. His early foundational studies on hierarchical system technology in mechatronic design (18 citations) and laboratory-level telesurgery using industrial robots and haptic devices (16 citations) demonstrate his long-standing commitment to integrating engineering principles with clinical needs. With a career spanning over a decade, Kim’s research has laid the groundwork for more precise, safer, and remotely accessible surgical interventions, making him a key contributor to the evolution of smart, connected surgical systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Causes and Patterns of Aborting a Robot-Assisted Arthroplasty75 citations · 2010
- 2Use of hierarchical system technology in mechatronic design18 citations · 2010
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