Prof. Yeongmi Kim, PhD

Medical Devices & Control Engineering +43 512 2070 - 4432 yeongmi.kim@mci.edu
Prof. Yeongmi Kim, PhD


Berufliche Erfahrung
  • 06/2018 - heute
    Professor - MCI, Austria
  • 02/2015 - 05/2018
    Lecturer - MCI, Austria
  • 06/2014 - 01/2015
    Senior Researcher - University of Innsbruck, Austria
  • 02/2013 - 06/2014
    Research Associate - University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • 05/2010 - 01/2013
    Postdoctoral Researcher - ETH Zürich, Schweiz
  • 12/2008 - 07/2009
    Visiting Researcher - ETH Zürich, Schweiz
Auszeichnung
  • 02/2024 - 02/2024
    Physiatry '24
    Best Fellow Paper Award
  • 06/2017 - 06/2017
    Best poster finalist at IEEE WorldHaptics 2017
Veröffentlichungen in Fachzeitschriften (peer reviewed)
  • K. Wolf, A.Mayr, M.Nagiller, L. Saltuari, M. Harders, Y. Kim; PoRI Device: Low-Cost In-Home Hand Assessment and Rehabilitation After Stroke, at - Automatisierungstechnik, doi.org/10.1515/auto-2022-0037
  • M. Preiss, A. Walder, and Y. Kim (2022), Haptically enhanced VR surgical training system. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 8(2), 737-740.
  • M. Panny, I. Nagiller, M. Nagiller, and Y. Kim, Home rehabilitation system for the upper extremity focusing on technology-aided assessment of spasticity, Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
Präsentation eines Artikels auf einer Konferenz, Workshop, Seminar
  • Kim, Y. (2024) Empowering Lives through Robotics: Enhancing Rehabilitation, and Assisting the Elderly, Robotics in AAL & Healthcare, Austria
  • Kim, Y. (2024) A personalized hand exoskeleton to assist during the activities of daily living, SMARTER LIVES, Austria
  • Y. Kim (2021). Model-based Design and Digital Implementation to Improve Control of the da Vinci Research Kit Telerobotic Surgical System. 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation.
Betreute Bachelorarbeiten
  • Köhler Tristan Ricardo (2025): Development of a bedside mounted robotic arm for ocular surface imaging
  • Maier Samuel (2025): Wearable Rehabilitation Device for Correcting Gait Deviations Post-ACL Injury
  • Messner Michael (2025): Design and Development of a scaled-down Teleoperative Surgical Robotic System for Training Applications
  • Vogt Joanne (2025): Design and Implementation of a Haptic Stimulation Device for Cognitive Rehabilitation in Alzheimer's Disease
  • Riedl Dominic (2025): Development and evaluation of a robotic arm for endoscopic cameras with intuitive manipulation techniques
  • Douven Andreas (2025): Development and Clinical Evaluation of a Handheld Robotic Device for Spasticity Assessment and Rehabilitation
  • Pohle Sophie (2024): Control of a grooming assistance system for elderly people
  • Thurner Peter (2024): Enlargement of the imaging area in standardized ocular surface photography
  • Aznaid Markus (2024): Advanced Assessment for Digitized Physical Performance
  • Naderer Marcel (2024): A smart robotic assistant for fall prevention
  • Stefanowicz Katarzyna Anna (2024): Development of a Haptic Hand-Training System for Enhancing Somatosensory Perception
  • Riml Adriano (2024): Design and Control of an Actuated Solar Panel for Solar Tracking Windows
  • Sigmund Georg (2023): Design and control of a lower limb rehabilition device creating adaptive walking trajectory driven by a single actuator
  • Niedrist Daniel (2023): Development of immersive and interactive VR system based on wearable motion sensors
  • Antenhofer Selina (2022): Development of a Bionic Hand for Validating Hand Rehabilitation Devices
  • Astner Marco (2022): A Self-Balancing Robot: Development of Educational Control System
  • Fischler Kevin (2022): Detecting Freezing of Gait and Multisensory Cueing
  • Eder Jasmin (2022): Stroke-T: Development of a therapy device for rehabilitation of the fingers of stroke patients.
  • Deiser Simon (2020): Low cost splint with haptic feedback as a training and assessment device to improve deflection of upper-limb
  • Seewald Sebastian (2020): Low cost splint with haptic feedback as a training and assessment device to improve deflection of upper-limb
  • Preiss Maximilian (2020): A Haptic Feedback Device for a Telerobotic Surgical System
  • Widner Martin (2020): Mechanical design of a home based VR upper-limb rehabilitation system
  • Larcher Jasmin (2020): A 3D graphical user interface for gait analysis of stroke patients
  • Walder Alexander (2020): A haptically enhanced surgical training system
  • Neubauer Vanessa (2019): Wearable Assistive Device for Hemispatial Neglect After Stroke
  • Gadner Thomas (2019): Augmented haptic navigation application for white cane users
  • Canins Thomas (2019): An augmented haptic navigation system for the visually impaired
  • Egger Peter (2019): Development of a smart self-sustaining optical and acoustical wildlife warning system
  • Spiss Paul (2019): Biofeedback system of the lower limb for a person with cerebral palsy
  • Rödlach Matthias (2019): Closed-loop control of a haptic display for an electronic travel aid and evaluation of haptic patterns
  • Panny Matthias (2019): Development of a rehabilitation system for restoration of sensory motor function in stroke patients's wrist and hand
  • Nagiller Marco (2019): Design and development of a portable handheld sensory motor training device for rehabilitation after a stroke and other injuries and diseases of the central nerve system
  • Reimair Lukas (2019): Design and development of a haptic force-feedback glove for immersive interaction in virtual reality
  • Schroll Katharina (2019): Design of an adaptive assistance mode of upper limb rehabilitation devices
  • Schwendinger Hannes (2019): Optimization of a medical drill simulation tool to provide realistic haptic feedback
  • Sulzenbacher Christoff (2019): The design and construction of a flexible endoscope for the Da Vinci Surgical System
  • Janocha Anina (2019): A fingertip-based haptic image rendering device for people with visual impairments
  • Pfluger Patrik (2018): Development Processes in the construction of a Formula Student Race Car
  • Behr Patrick (2018): Development of a wearable haptic device for immersive interaction in VR
  • Schmid Markus (2018): Adaptive power factor regulator for cogeneration units
  • Armitage Mareike (2018): The influence of vibration feedback in the sensory rehabilitation process of stroke patients
  • Armitage Mareike (2018): Handling of technical rehabilitation device, with a view to adaption, to optimise the improvement of neurological patients
  • Wolf Karl (2018): Development of a portable, robotic training system to supplement the rehabilitation of hand impairments
  • Klotz Matthias (2017): Design and implementation of a wearable haptic interface for a VR system
  • Kleiner Robert (2016): Design and development of pneumatically driven soft acutators
  • Wesenjak Raphael (2016): Automatic Telemonitoring of ice conditions in lakes/rivers
  • Wolf Lukas (2016): Development of a Novel Haptic Interface for ETAs
  • Kendler Daniela (2016): Development of a sensory training interface for stroke rehabilitation
  • Kofink Daniel (2016): Assessment device for people with motor deficit
Betreute Masterarbeiten
  • Freiherr von Stein-Liebenstein zu Barchfeld Ruben (2025): Development of a Portable Hand Therapy Device for Sensory-Motor Functions
  • Dittrich Meno (2025): IMU-Based Real-Time Hip and Pelvis Motion Tracking and Augmented Reality Visualization System for Enhancing Clinical Insights with Dynamic Pain Feedback
  • Neururer Lukas (2025): Optimization and Clinical Evaluation of a Robotic Mirror Therapy Device for Hand Rehabilitation
  • Nolan Liam (2025): ROS 2-based Implementation of Advanced Control for a Teleoperated Surgical Robot
  • Huber Leo (2024): Integration and validation of pattern recognition-based myoelectric control system for enhanced human-robot interaction of wearable robots
  • Eder Jasmin (2024): Development of an Innovative Robotic Mirror Therapy Device for Individuals with Hand Impairments
  • Grosek Wolfgang (2023): Digitalization of the Physical Performance Test and Training
  • Oberhauser Christian (2023): Design and development of a cost-effective robotic arm for a smart care bot
  • Gfall Christian (2023): An Educational System for Advanced Control Engineering: Development of an Intelligent Self-Balancing Robot
  • Sprenger Allard Sym (2023): Development of a Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Therapy Selection Tool
  • Winkler Simon (2022): Development of a Mobile Device to Prevent Accidental Drowning by Monitoring Respiratory Activity
  • Deiser Simon (2022): Admittance Control and Adaptive Assistance Rehabilitation for a Portable Hand Rehabilitation Device
  • Seewald Sebastian (2022): Development of a Portable Hand Rehabilitation Device for Sensory Motor Training
  • Kramer Pia (2022): Collection of requirements and expectations for a sensor-based telemonitoring system for ACL repair rehabilitation
  • Enzenberg Mateus (2022): A patient tailored hand exoskeleton for adaptive assistance and training.
  • Triendl Fabian (2022): Immersive co-located visuo-haptic feedback in 3D space
  • Walder Alexander (2022): Design and validation of a teleoperated surgical training system
  • Ozsoy Onur (2020): Instrumented Motor Assessment of Stroke Patients
  • Grant Ian (2020): Upper-limb Robot Assisted Therapy Device for the Early Post-stroke Stages
  • Agreiter Fabian (2020): Adaptable and controlled drive system for user transport devices
  • Möllinger Christian (2020): Augmented Sensory Feedback to Guide Upper Limb Movements in Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Bittler Manuel (2019): Gait Analysis System with Inertial Measurement Units to Determine the Rehabilitation Progress of Stroke Patients
  • Mannion John (2019): Manipulation of an Omnidirectional Camera in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery and Training
  • Mejias Sanz Victor (2018): Augmented haptic rehabilitation system for recovering upper limb motor and sensory function
  • Fügenschuh Tobias (2017): Affordable Active Knee Orthosis for Everyday Use
  • Wielend Sebastian (2017): An upper limb haptic motion training system
  • Terzer Michael (2017): Development of a sensor Cluster for Precision Agriculture in Apple Orchards and Vineyards
  • Enneking Florian (2017): Development and evaluation of SurfTics, a haptic 3DoF shape display with tactile texture feedback
  • Decker Matthias (2016): Robot-assisted exoskeletton device for sensory motor training after strokes