Papers
14
Total Citations
232
H-Index
9
About
Maosheng Cui is a leading figure in robotic cell micromanipulation, with a primary focus on oocyte (egg cell) handling for assisted reproduction and cloning. His research centers on automating delicate biological procedures—including cell rotation, enucleation, and mechanical characterization—to replace error-prone manual operations. Cui’s most significant contribution is the development of the “minimum rotation force” method, which enables precise, quantitative control of oocyte orientation with minimal deformation, a foundational technique cited over 70 times. He has also pioneered robotic systems for label-free oocyte enucleation, addressing the critical challenge of invisible nuclei to improve cloned embryo developmental competence. His work on automated cell rotation using real-time detection and tracking, as well as micropipette aspiration for batch cell elasticity measurement, has garnered substantial attention, with several papers accumulating 20–30 citations each. Notably, Cui introduced a novel cell weighing method based on minimum immobilization pressure, expanding the toolkit for single-cell biophysics. His cumulative impact is reflected in over 200 citations across his top ten papers, demonstrating his influence in advancing robotic precision for reproductive biology and cellular engineering.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic Cell Rotation Based on the Minimum Rotation Force73 citations · 2014
- 2Automatic Cell Rotation Based on Real-Time Detection and Tracking28 citations · 2021
- 3Robotic Micropipette Aspiration for Multiple Cells27 citations · 2019
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- 6Robotic enuleation for oocytes12 citations · 2014
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- 8Robotic Precisely Oocyte Blind Enucleation Method9 citations · 2021
- 9Robotic donor cell injection in Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT)9 citations · 2014
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