Linlin Wu

Shanghai Dianji University, Aalborg University

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Linlin Wu is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a focused expertise in the design and actuation of capsule robots for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Her major contributions center on developing novel, minimally invasive locomotion systems for active capsule endoscopes, addressing the critical challenge of controlled movement within the human body. Wu’s work introduces a new type of driving concept and a bi-directional solenoid actuator that leverages a simple structure of permanent magnets and a vibrating inner mass to achieve active, bidirectional movement. This innovation marks a significant departure from passive, gravity-dependent capsules, promising enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Her most cited paper, "Experimental investigation of a new type of driving concept for capsule robot" (2022), has garnered 4 citations, while her foundational study on the bi-directional solenoid actuator (2020) has received 3 citations. Though early in her career, Wu’s research is laying the groundwork for the next generation of smart, actively locomotive capsule robots, with the potential to revolutionize non-invasive medical procedures and improve patient outcomes.