Papers
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Total Citations
244
H-Index
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About
Man Bok Hong is a leading researcher in the design of compliant mechanisms and robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and assistive robotics. His work centers on developing novel, high-dexterity surgical instruments and force-sensing technologies that enhance precision and safety in robot-assisted procedures. Hong’s most impactful contribution is the design and evaluation of a 2-DOF compliant forceps with integrated force-sensing capability for MIS robots (95 citations), which enables simultaneous measurement of pulling and grasping forces at the instrument tip. He also pioneered a 4-DOF wrist-type surgical instrument with enhanced rigidity and dexterity (80 citations), based on a 3-DOF parallel structure. Beyond surgery, Hong has advanced assistive robotics, notably developing the KULEX system for upper-limb power assistance in daily living activities. His theoretical work includes a screw system approach to realizing stiffness matrices of arbitrary rank (29 citations), and a novel elastic structure for three-axis force/torque sensors (11 citations) aimed at safe human-robot interaction. With over 240 total citations, Hong’s research bridges fundamental mechanism design and practical applications in surgery and rehabilitation, making significant strides in robotic dexterity and compliant interaction.
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- 5KULEX: An ADL power-assistance demonstration10 citations · 2013
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- 7Development of a 10-DOF robotic system for upper-limb power assistance4 citations · 2012
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- 9On the Robot Singularity: A Novel Geometric Approach3 citations · 2012