Research

Developing Human Augmentation Technologies based on Soft Electronics

Research Area 1

Human Augmented Sensor

인간 증강 센서

We develop advanced sensors that augment human sensory capabilities, including acoustic, tactile, and ultrasonic sensing technologies. Our research focuses on creating self-powered sensors that can seamlessly integrate with the human body for healthcare monitoring and human-machine interfaces.

Auditory Sensors
Biomimetic piezoelectric acoustic sensors for speech recognition and hearing augmentation
Tactile Sensors
High-sensitivity pressure sensors for wearable blood pressure monitoring and skin electronics
Ultrasonic Sensors
Flexible ultrasound devices for medical imaging and therapeutic applications
Self-powered Energy
Nanogenerators and energy harvesting systems for autonomous sensor operation
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Human Augmented
Research Area 2

Neuromorphic AI

뉴로모픽 AI

Our neuromorphic research aims to develop brain-inspired computing systems using memristive devices. We focus on creating hardware implementations of artificial synapses and neurons that can process information more efficiently than conventional computing architectures.

Neuromorphic Computing
Memristive synapse devices for hardware neural networks and in-memory computing
AI-assisted Skin Sensor
Integration of AI algorithms with wearable sensors for intelligent health monitoring
AI-Brain Interface
Neural interface devices for brain-machine communication and neurostimulation
3D Monolithic Integration
Three-dimensional integration of neuromorphic devices for high-density computing
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Neuromorphic AI
Research Area 3

Human Electronics

인간 전자공학

We pioneer the development of soft, flexible electronics that can conform to the human body. Our research encompasses bio-integrated devices, therapeutic light-emitting systems, and laser-processed electronics for next-generation wearable and implantable applications.

Bio-integrated Soft Electronics
Flexible and stretchable electronic devices for seamless body integration
Augmented Optoelectronics
MicroLED-based therapeutic devices for photodynamic therapy and skin treatment
Laser-induced Electronics
Laser processing techniques for fabricating flexible electronic devices
Implantable Devices
Deep-tissue implantable electronics for cancer therapy and neural stimulation
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Human Electronics

Research Overview

Meta sapiens are on the verge of changing our lifestyle including bio-augmented human, AI-augmented human, and machine human.

The goal of Human Augmentation Nano Device (HAND) LAB is to develop'Human Augmentation Technologies based on Soft Electronics'. These technologies could provide interesting opportunities for the harmonic coexistence of natural human and new humanity, enhancing human capability and beyond.

Our research spans from fundamental materials science to practical device applications, covering wearable sensors, neuromorphic computing, and bio-integrated electronics. We collaborate with leading research groups worldwide and industry partners to translate our research into real-world applications.