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Aoji Zhu is a rising researcher in the field of magnetic miniature robotics, with a focus on designing bio-inspired systems for minimally invasive biomedical applications. Her work centers on the development and control of magnetic helical miniature robots (MHMRs), which mimic bacterial propulsion to achieve efficient locomotion in low Reynolds number environments—critical for targeted drug delivery and microsurgery. Zhu’s major contributions include the invention of a magnetic helical robot with a soft, magnetic-controlled gripper (2024, 23 citations), enabling precise cargo release without backward propulsion, a key limitation in prior designs. She has also pioneered a multimodal magnetic robot capable of adaptive navigation in amphibious environments (2025), addressing the stability challenges faced by single-modal systems. Additionally, her comprehensive review on bio-inspired MHMRs (2025) and a survey of electromagnetic tracking systems for medical microdevices (2025) have provided foundational insights for the field. With over 30 citations across her most-cited works, Zhu’s research is shaping the next generation of versatile, untethered medical robots, offering transformative potential for targeted therapy and surgical precision.