Papers
8
Total Citations
99
H-Index
5
About
Sang-won Leigh is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction and robotics, whose work redefines the boundaries between human and machine. His primary research areas include human augmentation, supernumerary robotic limbs, and human-robot symbiosis. Leigh’s major contributions lie in conceptualizing and developing systems where robotic components become seamless extensions of the human body, enabling new physical capabilities and creative expressions. His seminal paper, “Robotic Symbionts: Interweaving Human and Machine Actions” (2018, 26 citations), establishes a foundational framework for unified human-robot systems, surveying work from augmentation to close-proximity collaboration. The “Hand Development Kit” (2017, 24 citations) advances wearable supernumerary robots, while “GTGraffiti” (2022, 22 citations) demonstrates a cable-driven parallel robot that translates human painting motions into large-scale graffiti art, showcasing his unique blend of art, engineering, and collaboration. Leigh’s work on the “Morphology Extension Kit” (2018, 14 citations) introduces modular hardware for adaptable human augmentation, and his “Guitar Machine” (2018) explores hybrid human-machine musical performance, pushing the boundaries of interactive art. With over 99 citations across his top works, Leigh’s research continues to inspire new paradigms in human-machine synergy.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Symbionts: Interweaving Human and Machine Actions26 citations · 2018
- 2Hand Development Kit24 citations · 2017
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- 4Morphology Extension Kit14 citations · 2018
- 5Morphology Extension Kit5 citations · 2017
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- 7Exploring Human-Machine Synergy and Interaction on a Robotic Instrument2 citations · 2019
- 8A Study on Learning Advanced Skills on Co-Playable Robotic Instruments2 citations · 2021