Minglong Xu

Southwest University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Minglong Xu is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics and intelligent actuation systems, with key contributions spanning flexoelectric actuators, wall-climbing robots, and micro-piezoelectric locomotion. His most cited work, "An enhanced flexoelectric dielectric elastomer actuator with stretchable electret" (2021, 12 citations), advances the field of dielectric elastomers by integrating flexoelectricity to achieve high electro-mechanical efficiency and low stimulating power—critical for bio-mimetic devices and soft robotics. In "Design and analysis of wheel-tracked composite magnetic adsorption wall-climbing robot" (2024, 11 citations), Xu addresses real-world challenges in ship inspection by developing a hybrid robot that combines wheel and track mechanisms with magnetic adhesion, significantly improving stability and obstacle negotiation. His recent "A micro-piezoelectric inertial robot with an ultra-high load-to-weight ratio" (2025, 3 citations) tackles a fundamental limitation of small robots—low load capacity—by designing a compact, high-force system suitable for inspecting confined spaces like aircraft cavities and pipelines. Xu’s work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical engineering, earning him recognition for enhancing robot mobility, efficiency, and versatility. His research is highly relevant for students and engineers interested in soft actuators, climbing robots, and micro-robotics for industrial inspection.