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Limei Xu is a robotics researcher whose work spans planetary exploration, rehabilitation engineering, and international educational innovation. Her key contributions include developing an improved A* algorithm for planetary rover path planning, which enhances navigation efficiency in extraterrestrial environments—a foundational study for autonomous space exploration. In the domain of medical robotics, she has advanced lower-limb rehabilitation by modeling the kinematics and dynamics of assistive robots, providing critical theoretical frameworks for patient recovery technologies. Notably, Xu has been a driving force in cross-border educational initiatives, co-organizing internet-based robot remote control competitions across Japan, China, Thailand, and Taiwan. These projects, reported in multiple papers (with 4 and 2 citations respectively), pioneered a "cargo relay transportation" competition format that fosters practical, collaborative engineering skills among Asian students. While her citation counts (3–4 per paper) reflect a focused, early-stage impact, her work demonstrates a unique blend of technical robotics research and global educational outreach, positioning her as a contributor to both autonomous systems and international STEM collaboration.