Xiaodong Duan

About

Xiaodong Duan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering and human-robot interaction. His most impactful work centers on developing innovative medical imaging technologies, particularly the magnetic-controlled capsule endoscopy (MCE) system, which revolutionizes non-invasive gastric examination. His landmark 2012 pilot study, cited over 100 times, demonstrated the feasibility and safety of using an external robot to magnetically guide a capsule endoscope through the human stomach, offering a painless alternative to traditional gastroscopy. Beyond medical devices, Duan has made significant contributions to social robotics. He led the development of iSocioBot, a multimodal interactive social robot, and has investigated user acceptance of such systems, publishing influential papers on designing and implementing social robots from off-the-shelf components. His work on magnetic tracking and positioning in endoscopy further advances precision in diagnostic procedures. With a portfolio spanning from clinical validation to human-robot interaction, Duan’s research bridges engineering innovation and real-world healthcare applications, earning him recognition as a key figure in both capsule endoscopy technology and socially assistive robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Feasibility and safety of magnetic-controlled capsule endoscopy system in examination of human stomach: A pilot study in healthy volunteers

   107 citations · 2012
2. 2
   iSocioBot: A Multimodal Interactive Social Robot

   21 citations · 2017
3. 3
   User Acceptance of Social Robots

   19 citations · 2016
4. 4
   Designing and Implementing an Interactive Social Robot from Off-the-Shelf Components

   5 citations · 2015
5. 5
   Magnetic tracking and positioning in endoscopy

   3 citations · 2022

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