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Linghui Xu is a leading researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics and wearable assistive technologies, with a primary focus on origami/kirigami-inspired structures and robotic hip exoskeletons. Their seminal review on origami/kirigami-based creased patterns for robotics (2021, 53 citations) has become a foundational reference, demonstrating how ancient paper-folding techniques can drive innovation in deployable structures for engineering and medical applications. Xu’s work on robotic hip exoskeletons is equally impactful: a comprehensive review (2022, 35 citations) established the framework for sensing, decision-making, and actuation in gait assistance, while their human-in-the-loop optimization study (2023, 24 citations) achieved a breakthrough by reducing muscle activity during walking through customized, iterative assistance—a key step toward practical, user-adaptive exoskeletons. Notably, Xu also developed a hybrid oscillator-based control strategy (2021, 13 citations) that enables no-delay, free-walking assistance, addressing a critical gap in daily-use exoskeleton control. With over 125 cumulative citations, Xu’s work bridges ancient art and cutting-edge robotics, offering scalable solutions for aging populations, rehabilitation, and occupational support. Their research exemplifies how interdisciplinary approaches can transform assistive devices from laboratory prototypes into real-world mobility aids.