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Sogang University has established itself as a distinctive force in robotics and human-assistive technology research, blending rigorous engineering with biomedical innovation to address some of society's most pressing challenges. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the university's robotics research is perhaps best exemplified by its landmark contribution to biohybrid systems — a tissue-engineered soft-robotic ray inspired by batoid fish morphology that garnered over 700 citations and captured global scientific attention for its elegant fusion of biology and engineering. At the heart of Sogang's research identity is the Biomedical Assistive Robot (SUBAR) program, which has produced seminal work in exoskeleton design, series elastic actuation, and wearable rehabilitation systems. Researchers here have tackled fundamental challenges in human-robot interaction — developing compact rotary actuators, force-sensorless control strategies, and impedance compensation techniques that underpin the next generation of assistive devices for the elderly and mobility-impaired. The university's exoskeleton research, spanning gait mode detection, muscular torque estimation, and generalized assistive control frameworks, represents a cohesive and highly cited body of work that has meaningfully advanced wearable robotics globally. Beyond physical systems, Sogang researchers contribute to intelligent robot perception through speech emotion recognition, gesture detection using novel air-pressure sensing, and flexible electronic skin technologies. Their work on capsule endoscopy robotics and miniaturized segment robots further illustrates the breadth of their medical robotics expertise. Sogang also engages thoughtfully with the societal dimensions of AI and robotics, contributing cross-national analyses of public acceptance that inform policy and design. For prospective students and collaborators seeking a research environment where biomechanics, control theory, wearable systems, and human-centered design converge, Sogang University offers a remarkably rich and impactful research ecosystem.