Yangxin Xu

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Yangxin Xu is a pioneering roboticist whose research spans autonomous medical robotics, biomimetic systems, and human-aware navigation. His most impactful work lies in autonomous ultrasound acquisition, where he has developed systems that replace manual probe operation with intelligent robotic control—a breakthrough that promises to reduce sonographer workload and standardize clinical imaging. His 2021 overview paper on this topic has garnered 140 citations, reflecting its foundational influence. Xu’s contributions extend to wireless capsule endoscopy, where he achieved simultaneous magnetic actuation and localization (SMAL) for precise gastrointestinal navigation, and to spinal sonography, where his shadow-aware dual-agent framework enables autonomous probe guidance. His early work on a gyroscopically stabilized single-wheel robot (94 citations) demonstrates his versatility in dynamic locomotion. With over 500 total citations across his top papers, Xu’s research has been recognized for its practical impact, including hospital service robots for transport tasks and deep reinforcement learning for human-aware navigation. His recent advances in transesophageal echocardiography guidance (RL-TEE) further showcase his commitment to translating robotics into life-saving clinical tools, making him a leading figure in the intersection of robotics, AI, and healthcare.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   An Overview of Systems and Techniques for Autonomous Robotic Ultrasound Acquisitions

   140 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Stabilization and Path Following of a Single Wheel Robot

   94 citations · 2004
3. 3
   A survey of the development of biomimetic intelligence and robotics

   77 citations · 2021
4. 4
   A Novel System for Closed-Loop Simultaneous Magnetic Actuation and Localization of WCE Based on External Sensors and Rotating Actuation

   71 citations · 2020
5. 5
   SARL: Deep Reinforcement Learning based Human-Aware Navigation for Mobile Robot in Indoor Environments

   49 citations · 2019
6. 6
   Image-Guided Navigation of a Robotic Ultrasound Probe for Autonomous Spinal Sonography Using a Shadow-aware Dual-Agent Framework

   45 citations · 2021
7. 7
   RL-TEE: Autonomous Probe Guidance for Transesophageal Echocardiography Based on Attention-Augmented Deep Reinforcement Learning

   32 citations · 2023
8. 8
   Learning Human Navigational Skill for Smart Wheelchair in a Static Cluttered Route

   31 citations · 2006
9. 9
   External and Internal Sensor Fusion Based Localization Strategy for 6-DOF Pose Estimation of a Magnetic Capsule Robot

   25 citations · 2022
10. 10
    Development of a hospital service robot for transporting task

    25 citations · 2004

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