2024

Taeyeon Kim, Eunseok Song, Seongbin An, Hyunjin Choi, Kyoungchul Kong , Leaf-Inspired FSR Array and Insole-Type Sensor Module for Mobile Three-Dimensional Ground Reaction Force Estimation, 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.17459 - 17464 2024 LINK

Jeongsu Park, Kyeongsu Shi, Gunhee Lee, Hyojun An, Seunghwan Kim, Chanyoung Ko, Taeyeon Kim, Hyeongjun Kim, Kyoungchul Kong , Design of a Front-enveloping Powered Exoskeleton Considering Optimal Distribution of Actuating Torques and Center of Mass, 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.3234 - 3240 2024 LINK

2023

J.Youn, H. Kim, T. Kim and K. Kong , Precise Torque Control in High Temperature with Heat Transfer Model based Torque Constant Compensation Algorithm, 2023 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.604-608 2023 LINK

2022

E. Song, S. An, H. Choi, K. Kong , Soft Sensor Unit for Measurement of Large Scale Multi-axis Force, 2022 13th Asian Control Conference (ASCC) pp.1290-1295 2022

2021

S. An, H Choi, K. Kong , "Development of Wireless Pneumatic Myography Sensor for Real-time Muscle Contraction Measurement", 2021 21st International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems (ICCAS) pp.1895-1900 2021

M. Lee, K. Kong, S Park , "The 3D CoM kinematic estimation using a simple machine learning for portable gait monitoring", XXVIII CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BIOMECHANICS (ISB) 2021

T. Kim, K. Kong, M. Jeong , "Design and Verification of Bio-mimetic Knee Joint Mechanism for Exoskeletal robots", XXVIII CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BIOMECHANICS (ISB) 2021

T. Kim, K. Shi, K. Kong , "A Compact Transmitted-force-sensing Series Elastic Actuator with Optimized Planar Torsional Spring for Exoskeletons", 2021 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.572-577 2021

K. Park, J. Choi, K. Kong , "Hybrid Model Control of WalkON Suit for Precise and Robust Gait Assistance of Paraplegics", 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2021

J. Park, D. Lee, K. Park, K. Kong , "Reduction of Ground Impact of a Powered Exoskeleton by Shock Absorption Mechanism on the Shank", 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.2085-2090 2021

M. Jeong, T. Kim, and K. KONG , "A Study on The Hip Joint Mechanism of The Exoskeletal Robot to Improve The Assistance Performance", International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) 2021

2020

K. Park, J. Park, J. Choi and K. KONG , "Adaptive Gait Pattern Generation of a Powered Exoskeleton by Iterative Learning of Human Behavior", IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) pp.3410-3415 2020

2019

H. Choi, B. Na, S. Kim, J. Lee, H. Kim, D. Kim, D. Cho, J. Kim, S. Shin, D. Rha, K. Kong , "Angel-suit: A modularized lower-limb wearable robot for assistance of people with partially impaired walking ability", 2019 Wearable Robotics Association Conference (WearRAcon) pp.51-56 2019

2018

H. Choi, J. Lee and K. KONG , "A Human-Robot Interface System for WalkON Suit: A Powered Exoskeleton for Complete Paraplegics", Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON) pp.5057-5061 2018

Y. Kim, C. Kwon, H. Moon, K. Kim, J. Cho, and K. KONG , "Optimization of Semi-Active Pneumatic Actuators for an Exoskeleton Robot for Running", International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR) pp.119-124 2018

H. Song and K. KONG , "Analysis of vibrations transmitted to the quadruped robot body during trotting with different stiffness of feet", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2018

Y. Kim, S. Shin, and K. KONG , "Effects of a Powered Hip Exoskeleton on Whole Body during Lifting", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2018

D. Han and K. KONG , "A Simulation-based Design of Ankle Assistive Robot for Tripping Prevention of Elderly People", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2018

2017

H. Woo, B. Na, K. KONG , "Design of a Compact Rotary Series Elastic Actuator for Improved Actuation Transparency and Mechanical Safety,", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.1872–1877 2017

J. Lee, K. KONG, , "Zero-Impedance Control of ANGELEGS, a Wearable Robot,", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2017

H. Choi, P.G. Jung, K. Jung, K. Kong , "Design and Fabrication of a Soft Three-axis Force Sensor Based on Radially Symmetric Pneumatic Chambers,", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 5519-5524 2017

K. Kim, K. Kong , "An Algorithm for Improving the Accuracy of Ground Reaction Force Measured by an Insole-type Sensor System,", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2017

K. KONG , "Vision and State-of-the-art of Smart Wearable Robots for Paraplegics,", Spring Conference, Korean Society for Precision Engineering 2017

J. Choi, B. Na, P.G. Jung, D.W. Rha, and K. KONG , "Joint Trajectory Generation and Motion Control of a Wearable Robot for Complete Paraplegics based on Forward Inflection Walking,", IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA) 2017

J. Lee and K. KONG , "Research on Elasticity for Actuation Energy Reduction of an Ankle Joint Assistive Robot,", Annual Conference of Korean Society of Medical Robotics pp.pp. 53-55 2017

K. KONG , "Recent Advances in Wearable Robotics,", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2017

J. Choi, B. Na, P.G. Jung, D.W. Rha, and K. KONG , "Joint Trajectory Generation and Motion Control of a Wearable Robot for Complete Paraplegics based on Forward Inflection Walking,", International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2017

H. Woo, K. KONG, B. Yoo, S. Kim, D. Park, D.W. Rha , "Reduction of Energy Consumption in Non-disabled Persons When Stair Climbing with an Active HKAFO,", the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference 2017

J. Cho and K. KONG , "Realizing Natural Springy Motion of Robotic Leg by Cancelling the Undesired Damping Factors,", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 3062-3067 2017

M. Choi, Y.S. Seo, S. Youn, K. KONG , Twisted String Actuation Mechanism with an Improved Linearity in Speed Reduction Ratio, International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS) 2017

J. Cho, B. Na, and K. KONG , "Efficiency Improvement of a Robotic Leg using a Pneumatic-Electric Hybrid Actuation System", International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence (URAI) 2017

K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka , A Compact Rotary Series Elastic Actuator for Knee Joint Assistive System, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 2940-2945 2017

J.Cho, B. Na, Y.S. Seo, and K.KONG , Whole Body Control Architecture for Posture, Balance, and Gait Control of Quadruped Robots, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2017

2016

K. Kim, P.G. Jung, K. Jung, K. KONG , "Design of an Elastomer-Based Soft Force Sensor for Measuring Ground Reaction Force in a Shoe,", the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME) Annual Conference pp.pp. 1508-1513 2016

K. Kim, H. Choi, K. Jung, K. KONG , "Estimation of Foot Pressure Distribution Based on an Ergonomic Kernel Density Function,", the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (KSME) Annual Conference pp.pp. 1502-1507 2016

J. Cho and K. KONG , "Realizing Natural Springy Motion of a Robotic Leg by Cancelling the Undesired Damping Factors,", IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) pp.pp. 3430-3431 2016

B. Na and K. KONG , "Design of an One Degree-Of-Freedom Quadruped Robot Based on a Mechanical Link System: Cheetaroid-II,", 7th IFAC Symposium on Mechatronic Systems pp.pp. 409-415 2016

2014

E. Baek, S. Song, S. Oh, S. Mohammed, D. Jeon, and K. KONG , "A Motion Phase-based Hybrid Assistive Controller for Lower Limb Exoskeletons,", the 13th International Workshop on Advanced Motion Control pp.pp. 197-202 2014

H. Woo, S. Song, D. Jeon, and K. KONG , "Design of a Compact Hydraulic Actuation Mechanism for Active Ankle-Foot Prostheses,", IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 275-278 2014

H. Woo, E. Chang-Siu, and K. KONG , "Observation of Gait Patterns and Orientation Angles for Development of an Active Ankle-Foot Prosthesis,", World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control pp.pp. 2147-2152 2014

E. Baek, S. Song, S. Oh, S. Mohammed, D. Jeon, and K. KONG , "A Generalized Control Framework of Assistive Controllers for Lower Limb Exoskeletons,", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 1505-1509 2014

J. Choi, B. Na, S. Oh, and K. KONG , "Robust Position Tracking Control and Ground Contact Detection of a Cheetaroid-I Leg by a Disturbance Observer,", 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control pp.pp. 7246-7251 2014

J. Choi, B. Na, S. Oh, and K. KONG , "A Disturbance Observer for Robust Position Tracking Control and Ground Contact Detection of a Cheetaroid-I Leg,", IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 72-75 2014

B. NA and K. KONG , "Frequency Bandwidth Enlargement of Robotic Legs by Dual-Stage Springs,", IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 62-65 2014

B. Na, J. Choi, S. Oh, K. Park, and K. KONG , "Dynamics Analysis and Optimization of Spinal Motion for the Galloping of a Quadruped Robot,", 3rd Joint International Conference on Multibody System Dynamics (IMSD) 2014

2013

H. Woo and K. KONG , "Controller Design for Mechanical Impedance Reduction,", the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC) pp.V003T39A001 2013

P.G. Jung, G. Lim, and K. KONG , "A Mobile Motion Capture System Based on Inertial Sensors and Smart Shoes,", the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 684-689 2013

B. Na, H. Choi, and K. KONG , "Design of an Actuation System for a High-Speed Quadruped Robot, Cheetaroid-I,", 6th IFAC Symposium on Mechatronic Systems pp.pp. 165-169 2013

B. Na, H. Choi, and K. KONG , "Design of a Direct-Driven Linear Actuator for Development of a Cheetaroid Robot,", IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 4008-4013 2013

2012

P.G. Jung, G. Lim, and K. KONG , "Human Posture Measurement in a Three-Dimensional Space Based on Inertial Sensors,", the International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems pp.pp. 1013-1016 2012

J. Bae and K. KONG , "Gait Phase-Based Control for a Knee Assistive System,", the International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems pp.pp. 1021-1024 2012

K. KONG and J. Bae , "Torque Mode Control of a Bowden Cable-Driven Assistive System,", the International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems pp.pp. 1017-1020 2012

B. Na, J. Bae, and K. KONG , "Back-Drivability Recovery of a Full Lower Extremity Assistive Robot,", the International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems pp.pp. 10301034 2012

H. Woo and K. KONG , Control of Walking Robot Using Repetitive Learning Algorithm, ICROS Annual Conference pp.57-58 2012

E. Baek and K. KONG , Automatic Controller Gain Optimization by Real-Time Nonlinear Optimization, ICROS Annual Conference pp.155-156 2012

2011

E. Chang-Siu, M. Tomizuka, and K. KONG , "Time-Varying Complementary Filtering for Attitude Estimation,", the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) pp.pp. 2474-2480 2011

K. KONG and M. Tomizuka , "Proxy-based Impedance Control of a Cable-Driven Assistive System for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation,", the 18th IFAC World Congress pp.pp. 28712876 2011

J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , "Control Algorithms for Prevention of Impacts in Rehabilitation Systems,", the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 128-133 2011

J. Bae , K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , A Tele-Gait Monitoring Systemwith an Inertial Measurement Unit and Smart Shoes, SPIE Structures/NDE 2011

S. Song, J. Lee, and K. KONG , A Real-Time Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Method for Unmanned Vehicles Based on a Model Predictive Approach, KSME Fall Conference pp.967-972 2011

B. Na, S. Park and K. KONG , Nonlinearity Compensation by Fuzzy Logic for Control of aWheeled Inverted Pendulum System, KSME Fall Conference pp.768-773 2011

B. Na and K. KONG , Impedance Compensation of Lower Extremity Assistive Device with Compact Series Elastic Actuators, KSME Fall Conference pp.774-780 2011

2010

J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , "Cable Friction Compensation and Rehabilitation Algorithms for a Cable-Driven Human Assistive System,", the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC) no.No. 4022 2010

K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka , "A Cable-Driven Human Assistive System and Its Impedance Compensation by Sensor Fusion,", the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC) no.No. 4021 2010

J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , "Design of a Mobile Gait Monitoring System,", the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. FrC3 2010

J. Bae , K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , Design of a Mobile Gait Monitoring System and Its Experimental Results, SPIE Structures/NDE 2010

K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka , Actuator Design for Human Machine Interaction, International Symposium on Application of Biomechanical Control Systems to Precision Engineering 2010

J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , Gait Phase-Based Smoothed Sliding Mode Control for a Rotary Series Elastic Actuator Installed on the Knee, American Control Conference (ACC) pp.pp. 6030-6035 2010

K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka , A Compact Rotary Series Elastic Actuator for Knee Joint Assistive System, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 2940-2945 2010

2009

L.M. Castano, J. Bae , K. KONG, M. Tomizuka, and A.B. Flatau , Fusion of Air Pressure Sensors and Conductive Polymer Sensors for a Multi-Functional Gait Monitoring System, Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Research in Smart Structure Technology (ANCRiSST) 2009

M. Tomizuka, K. KONG, and J. Bae , mart Shoes and Smart Socks for Abnormal Gait Diagnosis and Assistance, NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference 2009

J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , "A Mobile Gait Monitoring System for Gait Analysis,", the IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) pp.pp. 73-79 2009

J. Bae, K. KONG, and M. Tomizuka , "Real-time Estimation of Lower Extremity Joint Torques in Normal Gait,", the International IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO) pp.pp. 577-582 2009

K. KONG, C. Baek, and M. Tomizuka, , "Design of a Rehabilitation Device Based on Mechanical Link System,", the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 2306-2311 2009

K. KONG, H. Moon, D. Jeon, and M. Tomizuka , "Robotic Rehabilitation Treatments: Realization of Aquatic Therapy Effects in Exoskeleton Systems,", the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 1923-1928 2009

K. KONG and M. Tomizuka , "Realization of Fictitious Gain in Human: Experimental Verification on an Elbow Joint,", the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 439-444 2009

2008

K. KONG, J. Bae, and M. Tomizuka , Detection of Abnormalities in a Human Gait Using Smart Shoes, SPIE Smart Structures/NDE 2008

K. KONG and M. Tomizuka , "Smooth and Continuous Human Gait Phase Detection Based on Foot Pressure Patterns,", the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) pp.pp. 3678-3683 2008

K. KONG and M. Tomizuka , "Estimation of Abnormalities in a Human Gait Using Sensor-Embedded Shoes,", the IEEE/ASMEInternational Conference on Advanced IntelligentMechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 1331-1336 2008

K. KONG and M. Tomizuka , "Control of Exoskeletons Inspired by Fictitious Variable Gain in Human,", the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC) no.No. 2116 2008

K. KONG, J. Bae and M. Tomizuka , Biologically Inspired Actuator for Human-Robot Interaction, International Symposium on Flexible Automation pp.pp. 2442-2447 2008

K. KONG, J. Bae and M. Tomizuka , Impedance Compensation of Flexible Joint Actuator for Ideal Force Mode Control, 17th IFAC World Congress 2008

K. KONG, M. Tomizuka, H. Moon, B. Hwang and D. Jeon , Mechanical Design and Impedance Compensation of SUBAR (Sogang University’s Biomedical Assist Robot), IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 377-382 2008

2007

K. KONG , Human Motion Phase Detection Based on Ground Contact Force Measurement, US-Japan Workshop on Advanced Integrated Sensor Technologies for Safe and Secure Societies and Better Quality of Life 2007

K. KONG and M. Tomizuka , Flexible Joint Actuator for Patient’s Rehabilitation Devices, IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN) pp.pp. 1179-1184 2007

2005

K. KONG, S. Lee, and D. Jeon , Exoskeleton Systems for Assisting Elderly, CIR (Center of Intelligent Robot) Workshop 2005

K. KONG, J. Cha, D. Jeon, and D. Cho , A Micro Biopsy Device for the Capsule Endoscope, KSME Spring Conference pp.1244-1248 2005

K. KONG and D. Jeon , A Study on the Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Power Assistive Device, KSME Spring Conference 2005

K. KONG and D. Jeon , New Design of Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Assistive Device, KSME Spring Conference 2005

K. KONG and D. Jeon , "Design and Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Lower Body Power Assistive Device,", the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) 2005

K. KONG and D. Jeon , "Fuzzy Control of a New Tendon-Driven Exoskeletal Power Assistive Device,", the IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp.pp. 146-151 2005

2004

K. KONG, G. Lee, and D. Jeon , Fuzzy Control of a Seat Suspension System with an MR Damper, International Conference of ER and MR Fluids 2004

T. Jeong, K. KONG, and D. Jeon , Hardware Development of Exoskeleton Systems, CIR (Center of Intelligent Robot) Workshop 2004