Bon Ho Koo

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Papers

2

Total Citations

9

H-Index

2

About

Bon Ho Koo is a rising researcher in soft robotics and wearable assistive technologies, with a focus on developing adaptive, human-safe systems for clinical and rehabilitation applications. His most cited work introduces a length-adjustable vacuum-powered artificial muscle (VPAM) designed for wearable physiotherapy assistance in infants—a novel contribution that addresses the critical need for soft, lightweight, and adaptable actuators in pediatric care. This paper has garnered 7 citations, reflecting growing interest in his approach to safe human-robot interaction. Koo also explores the use of classification learning algorithms for predicting upper-body non-cyclic motions, aiming to improve exoskeleton fluency by reducing control lag inherent in leader-follower paradigms. Though early in its impact, this work signals his commitment to bridging machine learning and soft robotics for more intuitive assistive devices. His research sits at the intersection of soft actuation, pediatric rehabilitation, and intelligent control, offering promising pathways for next-generation wearable robots that are both gentle and responsive.

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Papers
9
Total Citations
5
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A length-adjustable vacuum-powered artificial muscle for wearable physiotherapy assistance in infants
7 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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