Franklin Bien

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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Franklin Bien is a leading researcher in wireless power transfer and human-machine interaction, with a focus on enabling seamless, efficient energy delivery and intuitive sensing for industrial and consumer applications. His work bridges the gap between electromagnetic field theory and practical system design, particularly for mobile robotics and large-format displays. Bien’s most-cited paper, “Wireless Energy Transfer: Touch/Proximity/Hover Sensing for Large Contoured Displays and Industrial Applications” (2014, 8 citations), introduces a novel touch sensor that leverages near-field waveguide-based wireless energy transfer. By detecting disturbances in the field caused by a human finger’s bioimpedance, this work enables touch, proximity, and hover sensing on contoured surfaces—a significant advance for interactive displays and industrial human-machine interfaces. More recently, Bien has pioneered dynamic wireless charging for mobile logistics robots. His 2024 paper, “A coreless track-type seamless wireless charging system using co-planar wires enabling quasi-free planar movements,” presents a system that allows robots to charge while moving freely across a plane, eliminating downtime and enhancing automation efficiency. With a growing citation record, Bien’s contributions are shaping the future of contactless power and sensing, offering practical solutions for smart factories and interactive environments.