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Zihan Wei is pioneering the next generation of magnetically actuated miniature robots, pushing the boundaries of what these tiny machines can achieve in biomedical applications. His core research focuses on overcoming the fundamental scaling limitations of magnetic forces, enabling miniature robots to deliver unprecedented mechanical output. In his highly cited 2024 work, "MINRob," Wei introduced a novel triple-magnet system that dramatically enhances force output at small scales—a breakthrough that has already garnered 11 citations and addresses a critical bottleneck in the field. He further advanced the practical deployment of these robots through a computer-aided teleoperation system (2023, 6 citations) that makes controlling magnetic millirobots intuitive for clinical tasks, such as navigating a stomach phantom. Wei also demonstrated remarkable versatility in locomotion with his magnetic repulsion-based robot (2023, 5 citations), showcasing diverse movement capabilities across different terrains. By tackling the twin challenges of force generation and intuitive control, Wei is laying the groundwork for miniature robots that can perform real-world therapeutic interventions, making him a rising leader in wireless medical robotics.