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Haoze Xu is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of cyborg robotics, with a specific focus on rat-robot systems for search and rescue operations. His work centers on integrating brain-computer interfaces with biological organisms to create hybrid robots capable of navigating disaster environments where traditional robots cannot operate. Xu's major contributions include developing a finite state machine-based auto navigation system for cyborg rats (15 citations), which enables autonomous decision-making in complex environments. He also created a novel dead reckoning system using wearable exoskeletons for rat-robot localization (5 citations), solving a critical challenge in tracking these bio-hybrid agents in GPS-denied environments. Additionally, his work on real-time motion state identification through wearable inertial sensors (5 citations) allows for distinguishing between voluntary and stimulated rat movements, a key advancement for reliable control. Xu's research addresses fundamental challenges in cyborg robotics: autonomous navigation, precise localization, and motion state classification. His work has significant implications for earthquake rescue operations, where cyborg rats could navigate rubble to locate survivors. With cumulative citations approaching 30, Xu is establishing himself as a leading voice in biohybrid robotics and autonomous biological-machine systems.