Xinlei Wu

Zhejiang University, Zhaoqing University

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Xinlei Wu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and intelligent control systems, whose work bridges the gap between bio-inspired materials and autonomous navigation. Wu’s primary contributions lie in two transformative areas: developing light-responsive hydrogel actuators and advancing real-time trajectory planning for robots in dynamic environments. In 2024, Wu introduced a groundbreaking light-driven, self-sustained rolling cylinder hydrogel that exhibits fast, anisotropic responses—a major leap for soft robotics that eliminates the need for external power sources. This work has already garnered 6 citations for its potential in untethered, adaptive devices. Complementing this, Wu’s 2025 paper tackles a critical challenge in demonstration learning: enabling robots to simultaneously achieve precise trajectory tracking of demonstrated paths while avoiding moving obstacles. By proposing an improved artificial potential field method, Wu’s approach ensures robust, real-time navigation in cluttered settings, earning 4 citations for its practical impact on autonomous systems. Together, these achievements showcase Wu’s unique ability to integrate material innovation with algorithmic control, offering scalable solutions for next-generation robotics.