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Zhiguang Wu is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of micro- and nanorobotics, with a focus on designing intelligent, autonomous systems for biomedical applications. His major contributions lie in developing self-propelled microvehicles capable of collision-free navigation in complex, dynamically changing environments—a critical advancement for targeted drug delivery and non-invasive surgery. Wu’s work on ingestible robotics, particularly his 2019 study on "Robotics in the Gut," has opened new avenues for direct, non-invasive access to the gastrointestinal tract, leveraging advances in electronics and materials science. He has also explored innovative liquid metal swimming nanorobots, harnessing gallium-based materials for bioengineering and smart medicine, and has engineered self-propelled Janus microdimer swimmers under rotating magnetic fields for precise remote actuation. With over 141 citations for his landmark 2017 paper on autonomous navigation and a growing portfolio of highly cited works, Wu’s research has significantly impacted the field, demonstrating how micro-/nanorobots can mimic natural interaction behaviors for cooperative tasks. His achievements include pioneering the use of cognitive micro-/nanorobots that exhibit coexisting cooperative behaviors, inspired by ecological systems, positioning him as a leader in creating next-generation robotic systems for medicine and environmental monitoring.