Xiaoning Tang

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Xiaoning Tang is a pioneering researcher in micro-robotics, with a focus on the design, manufacturing, and wireless actuation of miniature mobile systems. Her work centers on developing millimeter-scale robots capable of precise, omnidirectional movement—a critical challenge in fields like biomedical intervention and micro-assembly. Tang’s major contributions include the invention of a novel dual-wheel structure that eliminates slip during steering by converting sliding friction into rolling friction, enabling stable and no-slip motion. She also advanced the wireless driving of permanent magnetic micro-robots, demonstrating how electromagnetic actuation can control these tiny machines without onboard power sources. Though her most-cited papers—such as her 2013 study on magnetic micro-robot manufacturing and her 2006 work on omnidirectional dual-wheel robots—have garnered modest citation counts (3 and 2 respectively), their foundational concepts have influenced later developments in micro-robotic locomotion and control. Tang’s achievements highlight her role in pushing the boundaries of miniaturization and mobility, offering key insights for students and researchers exploring the next generation of autonomous micro-systems.