Papers
6
Total Citations
142
H-Index
6
About
Kyung-Ryoul Mun is a biomedical and rehabilitation engineering researcher whose work centers on robotic-assisted gait rehabilitation, assistive mobility devices, and biomechanical analysis of human locomotion. His most significant contributions lie in the design and development of innovative overground robotic walkers that address critical limitations of conventional treadmill-based rehabilitation systems. Notably, Mun's research demonstrated that restricting pelvic lateral and rotational motion — a common flaw in existing devices — negatively impacts lower limb kinematics and muscle activation, a finding that directly informed his development of pelvic motion-supportive robotic walkers capable of more naturalistic gait training. His 2016 study on body weight support mechanics garnered 38 citations, reflecting strong community recognition of its clinical relevance. Beyond rehabilitation, Mun extended his expertise to hospital mobility solutions, evaluating an omni-directional robotic bed mover (28 citations), and to fall prevention through smart walker unbalance detection systems. Collectively, his portfolio bridges mechanical engineering innovation with clinical rehabilitation science, offering practical tools that reduce therapist burden while improving patient outcomes. His work has accumulated over 140 citations, establishing him as a meaningful contributor to the growing field of rehabilitation robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Design of a novel robotic over-ground walking device for gait rehabilitation16 citations · 2014
- 6Unbalance detection to avoid falls with the use of a smart walker9 citations · 2016