Abstract
As robots advance, they are increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives. Soft robots, distinguished by their flexible and adaptive nature, have introduced a transformative shift in how robots interact with the world around them. Unlike traditional rigid robots, soft robots are capable of safe, smooth, and adaptive interactions with complex and unpredictable environments, making them ideal for delicate tasks and close human-robot collaboration. This unique capability offers significant advantages in a wide range of fields, from healthcare—where they can assist in minimally invasive surgeries or rehabilitation—to industrial automation, where their adaptability allows for handling fragile objects, and exploration, where their flexibility makes them ideal for navigating difficult or confined spaces. In this talk, I will delve into how soft robots are revolutionizing the way we think about robot-world interaction and highlight their potential to further integrate robots into our everyday lives.
BioSketch
2023-present: Postdoctoral researcher in Reconfigurable Robotics Lab, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
2019-2023: Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Thesis: A Soft High-radix Fluidic Demultiplexer for Controlling Multi-chamber Soft Robot
2017-2019: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Thesis: Echinoderm Inspired Variable Stiffness Soft Actuator with Connected Ossicle Structure
2012-2017: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)