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Qijiang Mao is pioneering the frontier of ingestible robotics, creating intelligent devices that operate inside the body to transform gastrointestinal medicine. His research focuses on developing battery-free, tissue-adhering robotic interfaces for non-invasive, chronic electrostimulation of the gut—a breakthrough that addresses critical limitations in current ingestible electronics, including poor electrode-tissue contact and limited battery life. His most-cited work (2024, 45 citations) introduces a robotic capsule that adheres to gastrointestinal tissue, enabling sustained, wireless electrostimulation without the need for internal power sources. Mao has also advanced emergency-responsive oral drug delivery, designing a gastric retentive robotic capsule that can remain in the stomach for extended periods, storing medication and enabling rapid, on-demand release in canine models (2025, 6 citations). This innovation holds promise for pre-positioned, life-saving treatments in medical emergencies. By integrating robotics, materials science, and bioelectronics, Mao is redefining what is possible with ingestible devices—moving from passive pills to active, programmable therapeutic platforms. His work has already garnered significant attention for its potential to enable long-term, non-invasive management of gut disorders and emergency-responsive care.