Ki Yun Lee

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Ki Yun Lee is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics and micro-scale locomotion. His most notable contribution is the development of a milli-scale biped vibratory water strider robot, which replicates the remarkable ability of water strider insects to walk on water using surface tension. In this 2019 study, Lee designed and 3D-printed a centimeter-scale robot actuated by a piezoelectric strip, achieving vibrational resonance that enables fluid surface locomotion. Through empirical parametric analysis, he systematically characterized the robot’s performance, offering foundational insights into scaling principles for surface-tension-based mobility. While his citation count of 7 reflects the niche and emerging nature of this work, its novelty in combining additive manufacturing, bio-inspiration, and micro-robotics has positioned it as a reference point for researchers exploring milli-robots for aquatic environments. Lee’s work contributes to the broader goal of creating agile, low-power robots for environmental monitoring or search-and-rescue in aquatic terrains. His research exemplifies how understanding natural locomotion can drive innovation in miniature robotics.