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Dongxu Ye is a leading innovator in the field of medical robotics, with a focused expertise in the design and control of wireless capsule robots for gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics and therapy. His core research addresses the critical challenges of active locomotion, targeted drug delivery, and tissue sampling within the confined and dynamic environment of the GI tract. Ye’s major contributions include pioneering a “2-in-1” integrated system for capsule robots, which uses a single internal magnet for both anchoring and drug release, a breakthrough detailed in his most-cited work (47 citations). He also introduced the novel concept of a magnetic torsion spring (MTS) for remote actuation, enabling a biopsy function without onboard power. His work on a legged and clamper-based capsule robot further advances active locomotion, allowing the device to crawl and stand within the intestines and stomach. With a growing body of work accumulating over 80 citations, Ye is recognized for developing elegant, decoupled control strategies that simplify complex medical tasks, positioning him as a key figure in the next generation of minimally invasive, untethered surgical tools.