Xiaoyu Sun

University of Bristol

Papers

6

Total Citations

25

H-Index

3

About

Xiaoyu Sun is a pioneering researcher in the field of surgical and medical robotics, with a primary focus on developing miniature, magnetically actuated continuum robots for minimally invasive and neurosurgical procedures. Their major contributions lie in the integration of advanced magnetic steering mechanisms—notably hemispherical magnet arrays—with novel ultrasonic position sensing and imaging techniques. Sun’s work on the “Flexible Surgical Robot with Hemispherical Magnet Array Steering and Embedded Piezoelectric Beacon for Ultrasonic Position Sensing” (2024, 9 citations) and the “Miniature Continuum Robot with Integrated Piezoelectric Beacon Transducers” (2022, 7 citations) has established new paradigms for intraoperative navigation in confined spaces, such as during transurethral resection of bladder tumors. Additionally, Sun has advanced robotic sensing for infrastructure maintenance, as seen in their work on air-coupled ultrasonic imaging for buried sewer pipe inspection (2025, 2 citations). Their innovative hardware compressed sensing method for ultrasonic imaging (2025, 4 citations) further demonstrates a commitment to energy-efficient, data-sparse sensing solutions. With a growing citation record and a clear trajectory toward clinical translation, Xiaoyu Sun is a rising leader in the intersection of magnetic actuation, ultrasonic sensing, and surgical robotics.

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H-Index
6
Papers
25
Total Citations
4
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Flexible Surgical Robot with Hemispherical Magnet Array Steering and Embedded Piezoelectric Beacon for Ultrasonic Position Sensing
9 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: University of Bristol

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