RESEARCH OUTPUT
RESEARCH OUTPUT
Publications
Publications
NeilBender: Exploring Nail Flexion for Haptic Input and Output
NeilBender: Exploring Nail Flexion for Haptic Input and Output
Y. Chen✉, X. Sun, J.-H. Youn, C. Shultz
Y. Chen✉, X. Sun, J.-H. Youn, C. Shultz
ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST)
ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST)
To be appeared
To be appeared
2026
2026
HapTap: Method for Localized, Low-Power Haptics with Miniaturized LRAs
HapTap: Method for Localized, Low-Power Haptics with Miniaturized LRAs
S.H. Lee✉, J.-H. Youn, C. Shultz
S.H. Lee✉, J.-H. Youn, C. Shultz
ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST)
ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST)
To be appeared
To be appeared
2026
2026
Sensitivity at the Edges of the Finger Enables Mixed Reality Force Feedback
J.-H. Youn, Y. Chen, A. Israr, C. Shultz✉
IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2026
Sensitivity at the Edges of the Finger Enables Mixed Reality Force Feedback
J.-H. Youn, Y. Chen, A. Israr, C. Shultz✉
IEEE Transactions on Haptics
DOI: 10.1109/TOH.2026.3681229
2026
Compact Soft Tactile Actuator Based on Stacked Electroosmotic Pumps for Wearable Haptics
Compact Soft Tactile Actuator Based on Stacked Electroosmotic Pumps for Wearable Haptics
T.S. Ngo, C. Shultz, J.-H. Youn✉
T.S. Ngo, C. Shultz, J.-H. Youn✉
IEEE Haptics Symposium
IEEE Haptics Symposium
2026
2026
Strain2Force: Compact Nail-Based Sensor for 3DOF Contact Force Estimation
Strain2Force: Compact Nail-Based Sensor for 3DOF Contact Force Estimation
Y. Chen, X. Sun, J.-H. Youn, C. Shultz✉
Y. Chen, X. Sun, J.-H. Youn, C. Shultz✉
IEEE Haptics Symposium
IEEE Haptics Symposium
Best Paper nominated
Best Paper nominated
2026
2026
Mag-Chain: Reconfigurable 6-DOF Tangible Interfaces Using Magnetic Chains
Mag-Chain: Reconfigurable 6-DOF Tangible Interfaces Using Magnetic Chains
J.-H. Youn✉, S.H. Lee, C. Shultz
J.-H. Youn✉, S.H. Lee, C. Shultz
ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI)
ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI)
2026
2026
Compact 3-DOF Flexible Milli-Manipulator Driven by Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
Compact 3-DOF Flexible Milli-Manipulator Driven by Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
J.-H. Youn, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, K.-U. Kyung✉
IEEE Robotics Automation Letter
IEEE Robotics Automation Letter
2026
2026
Pushing the Boundary: Force Sensitivity at the Edges of the Finger for Mixed Reality Haptics
Pushing the Boundary: Force Sensitivity at the Edges of the Finger for Mixed Reality Haptics
J.-H. Youn✉, A. Israr, C. Shultz
J.-H. Youn✉, A. Israr, C. Shultz
IEEE World Haptics Conference
IEEE World Haptics Conference
2025
2025
HaptiCoil: Soft Programmable Buttons with Hydraulically Coupled Haptic Feedback and Sensing
HaptiCoil: Soft Programmable Buttons with Hydraulically Coupled Haptic Feedback and Sensing
J.-H. Youn✉, S.H. Lee, C. Shultz
J.-H. Youn✉, S.H. Lee, C. Shultz
ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI)
ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI)
2025
2025
Skin-attached haptic patch enabling versatile and augmented tactile interaction
Skin-attached haptic patch enabling versatile and augmented tactile interaction
J.-H. Youn, S. Jang, I. Hwang, Q. Pei, S. Yun✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, S. Jang, I. Hwang, Q. Pei, S. Yun✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
Science Advances
Science Advances
2025
2025
Real-Time Shape Estimation of Hyper-Redundant Flexible Manipulator using Coiled Fiber Sensors
Real-Time Shape Estimation of Hyper-Redundant Flexible Manipulator using Coiled Fiber Sensors
Y. Yi, J.-H. Youn, J.-S. Kim, D.S. Kwon✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
Y. Yi, J.-H. Youn, J.-S. Kim, D.S. Kwon✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics
2024
2024
Dynamically reconfigurable shape-morphing and tactile display enabled by hydraulically coupled mergeable and splitable PVC gel actuator
S. Jang, M. Cho, H. Kim, M. Choi, S. Mun, J.-H. Youn, J.-H. Park, G. Hwang, I. Hwang, S. Yun, K.-U. Kyung✉
S. Jang, M. Cho, H. Kim, M. Choi, S. Mun, J.-H. Youn, J.-H. Park, G. Hwang, I. Hwang, S. Yun, K.-U. Kyung✉
Science Advances
Science Advances
Headline paper
Headline paper
2024
2024
Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Force Sensor Incorporated into Soft Robotic Gripper for Improved Grasping Stability
Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Force Sensor Incorporated into Soft Robotic Gripper for Improved Grasping Stability
H. Mun, D.S.D. Cortes, J.-H. Youn, K.-U. Kyung✉
H. Mun, D.S.D. Cortes, J.-H. Youn, K.-U. Kyung✉
Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics
2024
2024
A compliant microgripper actuated by soft polymer actuator with adaptive grasping and releasing by vibration
A compliant microgripper actuated by soft polymer actuator with adaptive grasping and releasing by vibration
J.-H. Youn, J.-S. Koh✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, J.-S. Koh✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics
2024
2024
Height-renderable morphable tactile display enabled by programmable modulation of local stiffness in photothermally active polymer
Height-renderable morphable tactile display enabled by programmable modulation of local stiffness in photothermally active polymer
I. Hwang, S. Mun, J.-H. Youn, H. J. Kim, S.K. Park, T. Kang, Q. Pei, S. Yun✉
I. Hwang, S. Mun, J.-H. Youn, H. J. Kim, S.K. Park, T. Kang, Q. Pei, S. Yun✉
Nature Communications
Nature Communications
Featured article
Featured article
2024
2024
Compliant microgripper using soft polymer actuator
Compliant microgripper using soft polymer actuator
J.-H. Youn, J.-S. Koh, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, J.-S. Koh, K.-U. Kyung✉
IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
2023
2023
Triboelectric-Based Film-Type Soft Robot Driven via Low-Frequency Mechanical Stimuli
Triboelectric-Based Film-Type Soft Robot Driven via Low-Frequency Mechanical Stimuli
S. Ji, J. Shin, J. Yoon, J.-H. Youn, J. Ma, K.-U. Kyung, D.H. Kim, J. Park✉
S. Ji, J. Shin, J. Yoon, J.-H. Youn, J. Ma, K.-U. Kyung, D.H. Kim, J. Park✉
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
2023
2023
Highly efficient and durable triboelectric-nano generator for impact energy harvesting
Highly efficient and durable triboelectric-nano generator for impact energy harvesting
J. Ma, J.-H. Youn, H. Cho, J. Park✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
J. Ma, J.-H. Youn, H. Cho, J. Park✉, K.-U. Kyung✉
Nano Energy
Nano Energy
2022
2022
Embeddable Coiled Soft Sensor-Based Joint Angle Sensing for Flexible Surgical Manipulator
Embeddable Coiled Soft Sensor-Based Joint Angle Sensing for Flexible Surgical Manipulator
Y. Yi, J.-H. Youn, K.-U. Kyung✉, D.-S. Kwon✉
Y. Yi, J.-H. Youn, K.-U. Kyung✉, D.-S. Kwon✉
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
DOI: 10.1109/IROS47612.2022.9981505
DOI: 10.1109/IROS47612.2022.9981505
2022
2022
Development of a Three-axis Monolithic Flexure-based Ground Reaction Force Sensor for Various Gait Analysis
Development of a Three-axis Monolithic Flexure-based Ground Reaction Force Sensor for Various Gait Analysis
S. Jang*, J.-H. Youn*, S.H. Lim, S.S. Kim, U. Kim✉, K.-U. Kyung✉ (*Equally contributed)
S. Jang*, J.-H. Youn*, S.H. Lim, S.S. Kim, U. Kim✉, K.-U. Kyung✉ (*Equally contributed)
IEEE Robotics Automation Letter
IEEE Robotics Automation Letter
DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2022.3146921
DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2022.3146921
2022
2022
Highly Stretchable-Compressible Coiled Polymer Sensor for Soft Continuum Manipulator
Highly Stretchable-Compressible Coiled Polymer Sensor for Soft Continuum Manipulator
J.-H. Youn, H. Mun, S. Jang, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, H. Mun, S. Jang, K.-U. Kyung✉
Smart Materials and Structures
Smart Materials and Structures
2022
2022
A Wearable Soft Tactile Actuator With High Output Force for Fingertip Interaction
A Wearable Soft Tactile Actuator With High Output Force for Fingertip Interaction
J.-H. Youn, H. Mun, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, H. Mun, K.-U. Kyung✉
IEEE Access
IEEE Access
2021
2021
Self-sensing Soft Tactile Actuator for Fingertip Interface
Self-sensing Soft Tactile Actuator for Fingertip Interface
J.-H. Youn, I.B. Yasir, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, I.B. Yasir, K.-U. Kyung✉
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
2020
2020
Dielectric Elastomer Actuator for Soft Robotics Applications and Challenges
Dielectric Elastomer Actuator for Soft Robotics Applications and Challenges
J.-H. Youn, S.M. Jeong, G. Hwang, H. Kim, K. Hyeon, J. Park, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, S.M. Jeong, G. Hwang, H. Kim, K. Hyeon, J. Park, K.-U. Kyung✉
Applied Science
Applied Science
Best Paper Award
Best Paper Award
2020
2020
A piecewise controllable tunable lens with large aperture for eyewear application
A piecewise controllable tunable lens with large aperture for eyewear application
J.-H. Youn, K. Hyeon, J.H. Ma, K.-U. Kyung✉
J.-H. Youn, K. Hyeon, J.H. Ma, K.-U. Kyung✉
Smart Materials and Structures
Smart Materials and Structures
2019
2019
Vibration suppression using tunable vibration absorber based on stiffness variable magneto-rheological gel
Vibration suppression using tunable vibration absorber based on stiffness variable magneto-rheological gel
B.C. Shin, J.-H. Youn, Y.K. Kim✉, K.S. Kim✉
B.C. Shin, J.-H. Youn, Y.K. Kim✉, K.S. Kim✉
Review of Scientific Instruments
Review of Scientific Instruments
DOI: 10.1109/WHC.2024.000012
DOI: 10.1109/WHC.2024.000012
2015
2015
A feasibility study of designing a tunable vibration absorber using stiffness variable magnetorheological gel
A feasibility study of designing a tunable vibration absorber using stiffness variable magnetorheological gel
B.C. Shin, J.-H. Youn, Y.K. Kim, K.S. Kim✉
B.C. Shin, J.-H. Youn, Y.K. Kim, K.S. Kim✉
IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM)
IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM)
DOI: 10.1109/WHC.2024.000012
DOI: 10.1109/WHC.2024.000012
2015
2015