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Lan Wu is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and intelligent materials, with a particular focus on bio-inspired design and magnetic actuation. Her most notable contribution is the development of the inchworm-inspired soft robot, which integrates PDMS, EGaIn (a liquid metal), and NdFeB magnetic particles—a combination she terms the PEN system. This work, published in 2023 and already garnering 46 citations, demonstrates a novel approach to achieving controlled, peristaltic locomotion in soft robots without rigid components, enabling movement in constrained or delicate environments. Wu’s research bridges materials science and robotics, offering scalable solutions for medical devices, search-and-rescue systems, and flexible electronics. By leveraging the unique properties of liquid metal for conductivity and magnetic particles for remote actuation, she has advanced the reliability and efficiency of soft robotic systems. Her work is widely recognized for its interdisciplinary impact, inspiring further innovations in untethered, biomimetic robots. Wu’s contributions continue to shape the future of adaptive, safe, and highly functional robotic systems.
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