Regular biography
Cho, Kyu-Jin is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University. He is affiliated with the Biorobotics Laboratory and serves as Chair Director of the Soft Robot Research Center. His research focuses on developing soft, biologically inspired mechanisms and robots, with an emphasis on creating motion without rigid joints and links for life-like robotic systems. The lab explores new component technologies, such as soft materials and novel fabrication methods, to build wearable robots for people with disabilities and bio-inspired robotic systems. The lab's mission is to foster innovative and empathetic researchers for future change.
Scholar-generated biography
Kyujin Cho is a researcher at Seoul National University, focusing on the development of soft robots inspired by biological systems. His work explores the integration of smart actuators, such as shape memory alloys and nanowire networks, to create flexible and adaptive robotic systems. Cho's research includes the design of peristaltic soft robots, wearable exoskeletons, and self-locomotive actuators that utilize environmental stimuli. His publications highlight the application of biomimicry in robotics, particularly in underwater and aerial environments. Additionally, he investigates the use of kirigami and origami structures for creating compact, foldable, and reconfigurable robotic components.