2026
[63] Junseong Bae, Dohui Han and Dongwon Yun*, "Bio-inspired Terrain Perception for Snake Robots: Spectral Analysis of Vertical Undulation and Sidewinding," Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, Published online, Sept. 10, 2026 (IF 3.5, Top 21.2%).
[62] Seunghyun Lim, Jinhyeok Song, Taehwan Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, "3-DoF Snake Robot Head Stabilization for Visual Navigation Using a Coaxial Spherical Parallel Manipulator," IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Early Access, 2026 (IF 5.3, Top 24%).
[61] Seunghyun Lim, Jeyoung Park, Junmo Yang*, and Dongwon Yun*, "mono-MORP: Monocular Traversability Representation and Motion Planner for Topological Visual Navigation," IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Early Access, 2026 (IF 5.3, Top 24%).
[60] Huidam Woo, Jeeeun Lee, Jisu Kim, Jinho Kim, Minchang Shin, Jimin Kim, Hwajoong Kim, Dongwon Yun*, and Jaehong Lee*, “Geometry-Driven Multimodal Tactile Sensors with High-Fidelity Perception Enabled by Strain-Invariant Oxidized Liquid Metal Electrodes,” Materials Horizons, Vol. 13, No. 16, pp. 8269–8281, 2026 (IF 13.3, Top 8.8%).
[59] Youngrae Kim, Minsuk Kang, Junmo Yang, and Dongwon Yun*, “Wire-Driven Robotic Gripper of Sensorized Flexure Joints with Kinematic Contact Detection and Underactuated Feedback Control,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 11, No. 9, pp. 10473–10480, Sept. 2026 (IF 5.3, Top 24%).
[58] Jinman Cho, Junmo Yang, Kihong Im*, and Dongwon Yun*, “Surface-Conforming Modular Jamming Pads for Enhanced Contact and Friction,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 11, No. 8, pp. 9707–9714, Aug. 2026 (IF 5.3, Top 24%).
[57] Jinhyeok Song, Seunghyun Lim, Yeongjoon Jeong, Taehwan Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Quantitative Analysis of Stability–Efficiency Relationship in Redundant Quadruped Locomotion,” Intelligent Service Robotics, Vol. 19, No. 5, Article 76, 2026.
[56] Jisu Kim, Sunghyun Choi, and Dongwon Yun*, “Supercritical Sliding-Mode Control for Position Tracking of PMSM with Disturbance Rejection,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 13–24, Jan. 2026 (IF 6.7, Top 10.9%).
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2025
[55] Yoonsoo Nam, Sunghyun Choi, Bongju Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “A Twisted String Actuator Using a Shape Memory Alloy for Dual Actuation,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 394, Article 116950, Nov. 2025 (IF 4.9, Top 12.1%).
[54] Bongsub Song, Insung Ju, and Dongwon Yun*, “Optimizing Snake Robot Locomotion with Decomposed Gait Pattern Representation,” Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 196–225, May 2025 (IF 6.5, Top 6.9%).
[53] Sunghyun Choi, Jisu Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “A Polymer-Based Compliant Force/Torque and Displacement Sensor with Creep Compensation,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 226, March 2025 (IF 8.4, Top 2.55%).
[52] Yeon Kang, Sunghyun Choi, Changhwa Lee, and Dongwon Yun*, “RotOptiLink: A Novel Mechanism for Minimizing Blind Spots with an Integrated Rotational Optical Sensing Device in Manipulator Links,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 74, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TIM.2025.3527593 (IF 5.4, Top 11.2%).
[47] Myeongjin Kim, Jisu Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Compact Posture Control System for Jumping Robot Using an Air Reaction Wheel,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 739–750, Feb. 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2024.3398636 (IF 7.4, Top 6.4%).
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2024
[51] Bongsub Song, Younghoon Seo, Jingon Yoon, Baek-Jin Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “A Hybrid Gripper with Electro-Adhesive Film for Variable Friction,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 380, Article 116001, Dec. 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2024.116001 (IF 4.6, Top 19.8%).
[50] Myeongjin Kim, Jingon Yoon, Donghyun Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Development of a Hybrid Gripper with Jamming Module Using a Small-Scale Pneumatic Pump,” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 22, No. 11, pp. 3341–3351, Nov. 2024, DOI: 10.1007/s12555-023-0840-6.
[49] Jingon Yoon and Dongwon Yun*, “Geometrical Parameters Investigation of Zig-Zag Soft Pneumatic Actuators,” Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 26, Issue 20, Article 2400560, Oct. 2024, DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400560.
[48] Junmo Yang, Youngrae Kim, Jisu Kim, Seunghyun Lim, Jingon Yoon, and Dongwon Yun*, “Development of Flexure-Based Supernumerary Robotic Finger for Hand Function Augmentation,” Advanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 11, Article 2400131, Nov. 2024, DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202400131 (IF 7.4, Top 13.08%).
[46] Jingon Yoon, Junmo Yang, and Dongwon Yun*, “A Two-Chamber Soft Actuator with an Expansion Limit Line for Force Enhancement,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 4567–4574, May 2024, DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2024.3376988.
[45] Seunghyun Lim, Jinhyeok Song, and Dongwon Yun*, “A Study on the Effect of Belly-Dragging Locomotion on a Robot That Mimics a Heavy Reptile,” Advanced Intelligent Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 5, Article 2300720, May 2024, DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202300720 (IF 7.4, Top 13.18%).
[42] Sunghyun Choi, Donghyun Kim, Youngrae Kim, Yeon Kang, Jingon Yoon, and Dongwon Yun*, “A Novel Compliance Compensator Capable of Measuring Six-Axis Force/Torque and Displacement for a Robotic Assembly,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 29–40, Feb. 2024, DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2023.3294510 (IF 6.4, Top 5.0%).
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2023
[44] Bongsub Song, Jongwon Park*, and Dongwon Yun*, “PBIS: A Pre-Batched Inspection Strategy for Spent Nuclear Fuel Inspection Robot,” Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 55, No. 12, pp. 4695–4702, Dec. 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2023.08.041 (IF 2.7, Top 13.2%).
[43] Insung Ju and Dongwon Yun*, “Hydraulic Variable Stiffness Mechanism for Swimming Locomotion Optimization of Soft Robotic Fish,” Ocean Engineering, Vol. 286, Article 115551, Oct. 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.115551 (IF 5.0, Top 3.12%).
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2022
[41] Taekyung Kim, Seunghyun Lim, Gwanjun Shin, Geonhee Sim, and Dongwon Yun*, “An Open-Source Low-Cost Mobile Robot System with an RGB-D Camera and Efficient Real-Time Navigation Algorithm,” IEEE Access, Vol. 10, Dec. 2022 (Q1, IF 4.098).
[40] Hoon Chae Park, Dongwon Yun, Myung Kyu Choi, and Hang Seok Choi*, “Study on Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Kinetics in an Isothermal Spouted-Bed Thermogravimetric Analyzer and Its Application to CFD,” Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Vol. 168, Article 105777, Nov. 2022 (IF 6.437, Top 20%).
[39] Yeon Kang, Donghan Kim*, and Dongwon Yun*, “Manipulator Collision Avoidance System Based on a 3D Potential Field with ISO 15066,” IEEE Access, Vol. 10, Nov. 2022 (Q1, IF 4.098).
[38] Dongwon Yun*, Chanhun Park*, Dongil Park, and Hwi-Su Kim, “Magnetorheological Damper for Vibration Reduction in a Robot Arm,” Intelligent Service Robotics, Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 671–678, Nov. 2022, DOI: 10.1007/s11370-022-00445-3 (IF 2.639).
[37] Minsong Kim, Junmo Yang, Donghyun Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Soft Tactile Sensor to Detect the Slip of a Robotic Hand,” Measurement, Vol. 200, Article 111615, Aug. 2022 (IF 5.131, Top 20%).
[36] Junmo Yang, Donghyun Kim, Jingon Yoon, Jisu Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Ring-Pull-Type Soft Wearable Robotic Glove for Hand Strength Assistance,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 7, No. 4, Aug. 2022 (Q1, IF 4.321).
[35] Junseong Bae, Myeongjin Kim, Bongsub Song, Junmo Yang, Donghyun Kim, Maolin Jin, and Dongwon Yun*, “Review of the Latest Research on Snake Robots Focusing on the Structure, Motion and Control Method,” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 20, pp. 3393–3409, Aug. 2022 (IF 3.314).
[34] Myeongjin Kim, Bongsub Song, and Dongwon Yun*, “Study on the Compact Balance Control Mechanism for Guinea Fowl Jumping Robot,” Electronics, Vol. 11, No. 8, Apr. 2022 (Selected and Invited Article for Extended Version of ICMT 2021, IF 2.397).
[30] Junmo Yang, Jeongseok Kim, Donghyun Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Shock-Resistive Flexure-Based Anthropomorphic Hand with Enhanced Payload,” Soft Robotics, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 266–279, Apr. 2022, DOI: 10.1089/soro.2020.0067 (IF 8.071, JCR Top 5.36%).
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2021
[33] Dongwon Yun and Jong-Bong Kim*, “Material Modeling of PMMA Film for Hot Embossing Process,” Polymers, Vol. 13, No. 19, Article 3398, Oct. 2021 (Invited Paper, IF 4.329, Top 20%).
[32] Taewon Seo*, Dongwon Yun, and Gwang-Pil Jung, “[Editorial] Special Issue on Advances in Bio-Inspired Robots,” Applied Sciences, Sept. 2021 (IF 2.679).
[31] Donghyun Kim, Sunghyun Choi, and Dongwon Yun*, “Development of 6-DOF Displacement Sensor Using RUS Parallel Mechanism,” Sensors, Vol. 21, No. 11, Article 3832, June 2021 (IF 3.275).
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2020
[29] Myeongjin Kim, Jaewon Ahn, Donghyun Kim, Junseong Bae, and Dongwon Yun*, “Hot Embossing Process Technology Forming Arbitrary Patterns in Real Time,” Advanced Materials Technologies, Vol. 5, No. 11, Article 2000459, Nov. 2020 (Selected as Inside Cover Image, IF 7.848, Top 20%).
[28] Junseong Bae, Myeongjin Kim, Bongsub Song, Maolin Jin, and Dongwon Yun*, “Snake Robot with Driving Assistant Mechanism,” Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 21, Oct. 2020 (IF 2.679).
[27] Young Kook Kim and Dongwon Yun*, “Optimal Center-of-Mass Pivot Effect of Spinal Motion in Feline Galloping,” Journal of Bionic Engineering, Vol. 17, Aug. 2020 (IF 2.463).
[26] Bongsub Song, Jongwon Park*, and Dongwon Yun*, “Depth-Adaptive Controller for Spent Nuclear Fuel Inspections,” Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 52, No. 8, Sept. 2020 (IF 2.341, Top 20%).
[25] Dongwon Yun* and Myeongjin Kim, “Development of an Electromagnetic Actuator for the Hot-Embossing Process,” Electronics, Vol. 9, No. 6, Article 948, June 2020 (Selected and Invited Article for Extended Version of ICMT 2019, IF 2.412).
[24] Myeongjin Kim, Jaewon Ahn, Junseong Bae, Jinhyeok Song, Donghyun Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Study of a Dot-Patterning Process on Flexible Materials Using Impact Print-Type Hot Embossing Technology,” Journal of Visualized Experiments, Vol. 158, Apr. 2020 (IF 1.232).
[23] Myeongjin Kim, Jaewon Ahn, Junseong Bae, Donghyun Kim, Jongbum Kim, Jonghyun Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Study of a Line-Patterning Process Using Impact Print-Type Hot Embossing Technology,” Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 22, No. 2, Article 1901911, Feb. 2020 (IF 3.217).
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2019
[22] Donghyun Kim and Dongwon Yun*, “A Study on the Effect of Fingerprints in a Wet System,” Scientific Reports, Vol. 9, Article 16554, Nov. 2019 (IF 4.259, Top 20%).
[21] Taesang Park, Jaeseong Lee, Ikho Lee, Jin Ung An, Dongwon Yun*, and Seonghun Lee*, “Design of a Coupling/Decoupling Mechanism for the Medical Injector End-Effector for Robots,” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 17, pp. 1–12, Aug. 2019 (IF 2.181).
[20] Khulan Batsuren and Dongwon Yun*, “Soft Robotic Gripper with Chambered Fingers for Performing In-Hand Manipulation,” Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, No. 15, July 2019 (IF 2.679).
[19] Dongwon Yun* and Ronald S. Fearing, “Cockroach Milli-Robot with Improved Load Capacity,” ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 035001-1–035001-8, Apr. 2019 (IF 2.377).
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2018
[18] Dongwon Yun*, Jonghyun Kim, Myungjin Kim, Do-Young Kim, Junsang Kwon, and Jungkook Hwang, “Impact Print-Type Hot Embossing Process Technology,” Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 20, No. 9, Article 1800386, Sept. 2018 (Selected as Inside Cover Image, IF 3.217).
[17] Seong Hyeon Park, Manpreet Kaur, Dongwon Yun*, and Woo Soo Kim*, “Hierarchically Designed Electron Paths in 3D-Printed Energy Storage Devices,” Langmuir, Vol. 34, No. 37, pp. 10897–10904, Sept. 2018 (IF 3.833, Top 20%).
[16] Dongwon Yun*, “Development of a Mobile Robot Mimicking the Frilled Lizard,” Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 1787–1792, Apr. 2018 (IF 1.221).
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2017
[15] Dongwon Yun* and Jeong-Hoi Koo, “Design and Analysis of an MR Rotary Brake for Self-Regulating Braking Torques,” Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 88, pp. 055103-1–055103-9, May 2017 (IF 1.587).
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2015
[14] Dongwon Yun*, Heechang Park, Jeong-Hoi Koo, Sangyong Ham, and Sunghwi Lee, “Investigation of Heat Treatment of Gears Using a Simultaneous Dual-Frequency Induction Heating Method,” IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 51, No. 11, pp. 1–4, Nov. 2015.
[13] Dongwon Yun*, Kyung-Soo Kim, and Soohyun Kim, “Thrust Characteristic of a Caudal Fin with Spanwise Variable Phase,” Ocean Engineering, Vol. 104, pp. 344–348, Aug. 2015.
[12] Carlos S. Casarez, Jaakko T. Karras, Jessica Lee, Chen Li, Andrew O. Pullin, Ethan W. Schaler, Dongwon Yun, Hiroki Ota, Ali Javey, and Ronald S. Fearing*, “Integrated Manufacture of Exoskeletons and Sensing Structures for Folded Millirobots,” Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, Vol. 7, No. 2, Article 021011, May 2015.
[11] Seyoung Kim, Youngsu Son, Heechang Park, Byungin Kim, and Dongwon Yun*, “Effects of Preheating and Cooling Durations on Roll-to-Roll Hot Embossing,” Microscopy and Microanalysis, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 164–171, Feb. 2015.
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2014
[10] Jung-Ho Park*, Yun-Jin Jeong, Dongwon Yun, So-Nam Yun, Young-Bog Ham, Dong-Weon Lee, and Dong-Hwan Lee, “A Study on Linearity Compensation of Pressure-Level Sensor Using Contact-Resistance Change,” Physica Status Solidi A, Vol. 211, No. 8, pp. 1917–1922, Aug. 2014.
[9] Dongwon Yun, Soohyun Kim*, Kyung-Soo Kim*, Jinho Kyung, and Sunghwi Lee, “A Novel Actuation for a Robotic Fish Using a Flexible Joint,” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 878–885, Aug. 2014.
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2013
[8] Dongwon Yun*, Jinho Kyung, and Chanhun Park, “Analysis on the Robotic Fish Propulsion for Various Caudal Fin Shapes,” Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 466, pp. 217–244, Sept. 2013.
[7] Dongwon Yun, Kyung-Soo Kim*, Soohyun Kim*, Jinho Kyung, and Sunghee Lee, “Dynamic Analysis of a Robotic Fish Motion with a Caudal Fin with Vertical Phase Differences,” Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 84, pp. 036108-1–036108-3, Mar. 2013.
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2012
[6] Dongwon Yun*, Youngsu Son, Jinho Kyung, Heechang Park, Chanhun Park, Sunghee Lee, and Byungin Kim, “Development of Roll-to-Roll Hot Embossing System with Induction Heater for Microfabrication,” Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 83, Article 015108, Jan. 2012.
[5] Jungho Park, Huseung Lee, Jaehoon Lee, Sonam Yun, Youngbog Ham, and Dongwon Yun, “Design of a Piezoelectric-Driven Tilt Mirror for a Fast Laser Scanner,” Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 51, pp. 09MD14-1–09MD14-5, Sept. 2012.
[4] Dongwon Yun*, Jinho Kyung, and Soohyun Kim, “Study on the Waterproof Seal for Underwater Robot Using MR Fluid,” Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 378, pp. 759–762, Jan. 2012.
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2011
[3] Dongwon Yun, Kyung-Soo Kim*, Soohyun Kim*, Jinho Kyung, and Sunghee Lee, “Actuation of a Robotic Fish Caudal Fin for Low Reaction Torque,” Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 82, Article 075114, July 2011.
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2009
[2] Young-Bog Ham, Woo-Suk Seo, Won-Young Cho, Dongwon Yun, Jung-Ho Park, and So-Nam Yun*, “Development of a Piezoelectric Pump Using Hinge-Lever Amplification Mechanism,” Journal of Electroceramics, Vol. 23, pp. 346–350, 2009.
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2005
[1] S. M. Wang*, D. W. Youn, H. G. Moon, and J. N. Kang, “Topology Optimization of Electromagnetic Systems Considering Magnetization Direction,” IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 41, No. 5, pp. 1808–1811, Mar. 2005.
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