Zongxia Jiao
Papers
7
Total Citations
131
H-Index
5
About
Zongxia Jiao is a pioneering researcher in medical robotics and advanced actuator systems, whose work bridges the gap between minimally invasive surgical tools and intelligent mechatronic design. His most impactful contribution is the development of a capsule robot for obesity treatment, featuring wireless powering and communication—a less invasive intragastric balloon system that eliminates the need for traditional insertion tools and endoscopes, reducing patient complications like nausea. This landmark paper has garnered 52 citations, underscoring its significance in bariatric medicine. Jiao has also advanced piezoelectric micromotors, proposing a compact traveling wave design based on shear electromechanical coupling (40 citations), which offers a simpler, more efficient stator using a single bulk lead zirconate titanate element. His work extends to lightweight hydraulic cylinders made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer, enhancing durability and reducing weight for robotic applications. Additionally, Jiao has contributed to sensor calibration (11 citations) and adaptive path-following control for car-like mobile robots (5 citations), addressing dynamic challenges like wheel side-slip. His research on snake-like robots with 4-DOF joints and high-dynamic attitude estimation further demonstrates his versatility, making him a key figure in medical and field robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Capsule Robot for Obesity Treatment With Wireless Powering and Communication52 citations · 2014
- 2Compact Traveling Wave Micromotor Based on Shear Electromechanical Coupling40 citations · 2016
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- 4Surface-to-surface calibration of acoustic emission sensors11 citations · 2011
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- 7An attitude estimation algorithm for high dynamic movement2 citations · 2015