Jungwoo Hur

Sogang University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Jungwoo Hur is a rising roboticist whose work pushes the boundaries of actuation and efficiency in highly dynamic robot systems. His research centers on novel mechanical designs for legged robots, with key contributions in continuously variable transmission (CVT), variable stiffness actuation (VSA), and non-contact power transmission. Hur’s most-cited paper (2024, 8 citations) introduces a groundbreaking actuator that integrates a CVT mechanism with a VSA using an actively variable four-bar linkage, enabling both variable transmission ratios and stiffness for agile locomotion. He also led the development of RAIBO2, a highly efficient quadruped robot that completed a full marathon on a single battery charge (2025, 3 citations), demonstrating unprecedented energy autonomy. Additionally, his work on a coaxial magnetic gear-based tool-changing system (2024, 2 citations) offers sensorless torque control and effortless attachment/detachment for robotic manipulators. By combining mechanical ingenuity with practical efficiency, Hur is advancing the next generation of robots capable of sustained, high-performance operation in real-world environments.