Papers
7
Total Citations
43
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About
Jingon Yoon is a rising force in soft robotics and human-robot interaction, with a research focus on developing compliant, wearable, and adaptive robotic systems for assistive and manufacturing applications. His most impactful contribution is a novel compliance compensator based on a 6-DOF parallel mechanism, which simultaneously measures six-axis force/torque and displacement—enabling safer robotic assembly through real-time feedback control (23 citations). Yoon has also pioneered the ring-pull mechanism for soft wearable robotic gloves, a lightweight design that augments hand grasping strength by attaching a ring at the metacarpophalangeal joint, addressing key ergonomic and weight limitations (6 citations). His work extends to soft pneumatic actuators, where he investigates geometrical parameters of zig-zag PneuNet designs to optimize bending and deformation for safe human interaction (5 citations). Additional notable achievements include tendon-driven soft hands with fuzzy EMG control, hybrid grippers integrating electro-adhesion and jamming modules, and a flexure-based supernumerary robotic finger inspired by human thumb proportions. With over 40 total citations across his early-career publications, Yoon is establishing himself as an innovator in merging soft material compliance with precise sensing and control for next-generation robotics.
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- 2Ring-pull Type Soft Wearable Robotic Glove for Hand Strength Assistance6 citations · 2022
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- 5A hybrid gripper with electro-adhesive film for variable friction2 citations · 2024
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