Personal profile
Education
o (2004) B.Eng., B.S., Sogang University
o (2006) M.S., Sogang University
o (2009) Ph.D., University of California
o (2006) M.S., Sogang University
o (2009) Ph.D., University of California
Professional Experience
o (2019~Present) Associate Professor, KAIST, Daejeon
o (2017~Present) Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Angel Robotics, Seoul
o (2015~2018) Associate Professor, Sogang University, Seoul
o (2011~2014) Assistant Professor, Sogang University, Seoul
o (2009~2011) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Berkeley
o (2017~Present) Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Angel Robotics, Seoul
o (2015~2018) Associate Professor, Sogang University, Seoul
o (2011~2014) Assistant Professor, Sogang University, Seoul
o (2009~2011) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Berkeley
Research interests
Robust control systems, Human assistive robootics, Design and control of legged robots, Wearable robot, AI-based intention recognition, Human-robot interactive simulation, Human locomotion mechanism, Gait assistance, Control theory, Reinforcement learning, Sensor, Mechatronics
Major Research Achievements
o WalkON Suit Series : powered exoskeletons for people with complete paraplegia
o Angel MEDI Series : powered exoskeletons for patients with gait disorders
o Angel SUIT Series : wearable robots for assisting daily life activities
o Fundamental research outcomes in human-assistive robotics, including robust control methods, sensors, control circuits, mechanical designs, and so on.
o Angel MEDI Series : powered exoskeletons for patients with gait disorders
o Angel SUIT Series : wearable robots for assisting daily life activities
o Fundamental research outcomes in human-assistive robotics, including robust control methods, sensors, control circuits, mechanical designs, and so on.
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Modeling of Ball Bearings for Accurate Force and Torque Transmission in Dynamic Robotic Systems
Kim, J. & Kong, K., Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing. 27, 4, p. 1485-1495 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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고중실도 Sim-to-real 전환을 위한 물리 시물레이터 내 구동기 열 모델 통합 연구
Translated title of the contribution :A Study of Integrating Thermal Models into Actuators in Physics Simulators for High-fidelity Sim-to-real Transfer Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Active Temperature Limitation Algorithm to Maximize Potential Driving Current Capability of Electric Motors
Youn, J., Kim, H. & Kong, K., 1 Jul 2025, In: IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline). 59, 18, p. 217-222 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Efficacy of a Soft Wearable Robot for Hip Assistance in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Han, S. H., Choi, S., Ko, C., Weon Lee, J., Kong, K., Rha, D. W. & Kim, D. Y., 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 33, p. 2251-2262 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Flexi-SEA: Flexible-Shaft-Driven Series Elastic Actuator for Wearable Robots
Choi, S., Kim, J., Ko, C. & Kong, K., Dec 2025, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 30, 6, p. 6882-6892 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Findings from School of Mechanical Engineering Provides New Data about Robotics (Inertial Orientation Estimation Robust To Impact for Bipedal Robot Locomotion)
8/05/25
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South Korean Researchers Unveil Wearable ‘Iron Man’ Exoskeleton Robot to Help People with Paraplegia Walk
25/12/24
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Self-Installing Exoskeletons - KAIST Develops Self-Installing Exoskeleton for Wheelchair Users
5/11/24
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An Exoskeleton That "Installs" Itself Onto Wheelchair Users
30/10/24
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