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About
Soo‐Kyung Bok is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and clinical medicine, with a focus on soft wearable robotics and stroke recovery. His most influential work centers on the development of shape memory alloy (SMA)-based artificial muscles for upper limb assistance, a body of research that has garnered significant attention in the field. His 2019 paper introducing an SMA-based wearable robot for wrist motion assistance has accumulated 97 citations, establishing him as a key innovator in this space. Subsequent work refined this technology through the integration of active coolant systems, dramatically improving actuator performance and earning 71 and 41 citations respectively — demonstrating sustained momentum in translating engineering concepts into clinically viable devices. Beyond device development, Bok bridges engineering and evidence-based medicine. His systematic review and meta-analysis of high-tech home rehabilitation (2023) and a multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluating robot-assisted upper limb therapy post-stroke (2024) reflect a commitment to rigorously validating these innovations in real-world clinical settings. Together, his contributions represent a comprehensive research vision — from designing novel actuators to proving their therapeutic value — making him a significant voice in the advancement of rehabilitation robotics for stroke survivors.
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