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Qiwei Xu is a robotics researcher whose work centers on novel locomotion and manipulation systems for challenging environments. His primary research areas include transformable wheel-leg robots, collective robotic construction, and intelligent service robotics. Xu's most significant contribution is the design and analysis of a bi-directional transformable wheel robot capable of switching between circular wheel and two legged-wheel modes, enabling superior obstacle negotiation on rough terrains. This work, published in 2021, has garnered 18 citations, reflecting its impact on the field of mobile robotics. He further advanced this concept by developing a robust perception system and obstacle-crossing strategy for legged-wheel robots, detailed in a 2018 paper with 8 citations. Xu has also made notable contributions to quadruped robot contact detection through probabilistic model fusion and led the development of the RECCraft system for reliable and efficient collective robotic construction. His recent work addresses practical challenges in Internet Data Centers, designing a fully-automatic service robot for intelligent navigation and heavy server handling. With a growing portfolio of highly-cited publications, Qiwei Xu is establishing himself as an innovator in adaptive and practical robotic systems.