Papers
13
Total Citations
404
H-Index
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About
Changyu Xu is an emerging researcher at the forefront of miniature robotics, soft robotics, and magnetic actuation systems. His work spans the design, locomotion, and biomedical applications of small-scale untethered robots, with a particular focus on magnetic miniature robots (MMRs) capable of navigating confined and enclosed spaces with remarkable precision. Xu's most influential contribution, "Locomotion of Miniature Soft Robots" (2020), has garnered nearly 200 citations, establishing him as a key voice in understanding how smart materials and external stimuli can drive sophisticated movement at micro-to-centimeter scales. His subsequent work on six-degrees-of-freedom magnetic actuators further advanced the field by demonstrating multimodal soft-bodied locomotion, expanding the dexterity and versatility of MMRs for robotics, biomedicine, and materials science applications. Particularly noteworthy is his research on reprogrammable drug-dispensing miniature robots, pointing toward transformative possibilities in targeted combination therapy. His more recent investigations into biodegradable origami robotics and muscle-inspired electromagnetic mechanisms reflect a broadening vision that integrates sustainability and bio-inspired design. With a growing citation record exceeding 400 total citations, Xu represents a dynamic young researcher whose interdisciplinary contributions are shaping the next generation of intelligent miniature robotic systems.
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- 1Locomotion of Miniature Soft Robots196 citations · 2020
- 2Small‐Scale Magnetic Actuators with Optimal Six Degrees‐of‐Freedom73 citations · 2021
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- 5Biodegradable origami enables closed-loop sustainable robotic systems30 citations · 2025
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- 10Shape-Programmable Magnetic Miniature Robots: A Critical Review3 citations · 2021