Sang Wook Park
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Dr. Sang Wook Park is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic sensing and smart materials, with a particular focus on developing advanced torque sensors for robotic applications. His most notable contribution is the development of a novel spoke-type joint torque sensor that replaces conventional foil strain gauges with innovative carbon nanotube-based strain sensors. In his landmark 2017 study, which has garnered 6 citations, Dr. Park demonstrated how multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/epoxy composites—with just 0.8 wt% concentration and a gauge factor of 2—can be effectively painted onto hub-spoke structures to create highly sensitive, durable strain gauges. This breakthrough addresses critical limitations of traditional metal foil strain gauges, including their fragility and complex manufacturing processes. By integrating these painting-type MWCNT strain sensors into robotic joint torque measurement systems, Dr. Park has opened new pathways for creating more robust, cost-effective, and easily manufacturable sensing solutions for next-generation robots. His work represents a significant step toward practical, scalable smart materials for robotics, bridging the gap between nanomaterials research and real-world engineering applications.
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