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Xuelin Wu is a rising star in the field of miniature origami robotics, where his work bridges the gap between mechanical design and autonomous control. His research focuses on centimeter-scale robots that leverage smart materials and origami-inspired structures to achieve complex locomotion with minimal actuation. Wu’s major contributions include the development of **CurveQuad**, a groundbreaking curved origami quadruped that can self-fold, crawl, and steer using just a single motor—a feat that dramatically simplifies actuation while preserving mobility. He also pioneered the **feedback trajectory control of a SMA-driven miniature jumping robot**, enabling precise jump control in sub-90g platforms, a critical step for overcoming obstacles in confined environments. His work on the **kinematic modeling of origami waterbomb units** further provides a foundational framework for designing reconfigurable and deployable robotic bodies. With over 18 citations across his top papers, Wu’s research is gaining traction for its elegance and practicality. His innovations are particularly notable for their potential in search-and-rescue, environmental monitoring, and medical devices, where small, agile, and energy-efficient robots are essential.