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Biying Xu is a robotics researcher specializing in mobile manipulation, motion planning, and robotic inspection systems for nuclear applications. Their work addresses one of the most pressing challenges in nuclear engineering: replacing hazardous manual operations in radiation-exposed environments with intelligent robotic systems. Xu's most significant contributions center on the development and optimization of inspection robots for steam generator heat transfer tubes in nuclear power plants. Their research spans the full engineering pipeline — from dimensional synthesis and mechanical design to sophisticated motion planning algorithms — culminating in quadruped mobile robots capable of navigating complex tube-sheet environments with variable configurations. A notable 2022 review paper surveying mobile manipulators across nuclear applications has garnered 10 citations, establishing Xu as a synthesizing voice in the field, while their 2023 work on high-efficiency task planning for tube inspection demonstrates a practical focus on real-world deployment challenges. With a growing body of work accumulating over 30 citations across six papers, Xu's research directly advances nuclear plant safety and operational efficiency. Their contributions are particularly relevant for students and engineers exploring human-robot collaboration in hazardous environments, autonomous inspection systems, and the intersection of kinematics with industrial robotics.