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Mengxi Luo is a pioneering researcher in magnetic micromanipulation and robotic systems for biomedical applications. Her work focuses on developing untethered, high-precision magnetic tools for navigation and measurement at the cellular and intracellular levels. Luo’s major contributions include the design of three-dimensional magnetic tweezer systems capable of intraembryonic navigation, enabling precise control of micrometer-scale beads within living mouse embryos—a breakthrough for developmental biology and targeted therapy. She has also advanced robotic swarm control for on-demand embolization, offering new strategies for minimally invasive medical procedures. Her most-cited paper, “Magnetic Measurement and Stimulation of Cellular and Intracellular Structures” (2020, 95 citations), comprehensively reviews magnetic micromanipulation technologies, from single-pole tweezers to robotic field-generation systems. With additional notable works on 3D intracellular navigation and force control, Luo’s research has garnered significant attention, demonstrating impact across cell biology, embryology, and medical robotics. Her innovative systems promise to transform how researchers interact with and measure biological systems at the microscale.