Wanhee Lee
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288
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About
Wanhee Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neuromorphic electronics and rehabilitative robotics, whose work bridges fundamental materials science with tangible clinical applications. Her most impactful contribution, the 2019 study on versatile neuromorphic electronics (187 citations), demonstrated how modulating synaptic decay in single organic transistors can enable both artificial neural networks and neuro-prosthetics—a foundational advance for next-generation bio-inspired computing. Simultaneously, Lee has driven significant progress in robotic gait rehabilitation. Her widely-cited 2018 systematic review (68 citations) critically evaluated robot-assisted gait training for subacute stroke patients, establishing evidence-based guidelines that continue to inform clinical practice. More recently, she has led pioneering trials on Samsung's wearable hip-assist robots, including the EX1 and Bot Fit systems. Her 2023 study on a 4-week EX1 exercise program for older adults, along with subsequent randomized controlled trials and investigations into stair climbing and lumbar support functions, demonstrate her commitment to translating robotic assistance into measurable improvements in balance, gait, and muscle morphology across aging populations. Lee’s dual expertise—from synaptic transistor design to clinical robotics—positions her as a unique voice in developing technologies that restore and augment human mobility.
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- 6The Effects of Stair Climbing Using Wearable Robot Bot Fit's Resistance3 citations · 2024
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