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Chao Hu is a versatile robotics and sensing researcher whose work spans human-machine interaction, medical robotics, underwater localization, and emerging wearable technologies. His early contributions in the mid-2000s established a strong foundation in robotic systems design: his widely cited survey on wireless robotic capsule endoscopy (108 citations) helped shape the trajectory of minimally invasive medical devices by mapping both commercial products and research frontiers, while his complementary work on visual gesture recognition (71 citations) advanced intuitive teleoperation interfaces for mobile robots using hand gesture commands. These efforts were part of a broader investigation into human-robot interaction, including facial recognition-based robot control and Internet-based teleoperation addressing latency and bandwidth challenges. In recent years, Hu has pivoted toward underwater robotics, developing innovative sensor fusion techniques that integrate visual, inertial, and pressure data for robust localization in challenging aquatic environments — work that has attracted growing citation attention. His 2022 tightly-coupled visual-inertial-pressure fusion approach represents a particularly sophisticated contribution to autonomous underwater navigation. Most recently, his research has expanded into functional materials, including stretchable electromagnetic shielding systems for wearable electronics. Across more than two decades, Hu's interdisciplinary productivity reflects a consistent drive to solve complex real-world engineering challenges.