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Zhouyang Xu is pioneering the next generation of robotic systems for minimally invasive cardiac interventions and ultrasound imaging. His research focuses on three key areas: robot-assisted ultrasound imaging, catheter-based heart valve interventions, and force-sensing robotic systems for cardiac ablation. Xu’s major contributions include designing a cost-effective ultrasound force sensor that enhances image consistency and reproducibility in robotic extra-body imaging, and developing the CardioXplorer—an open-source, modular teleoperative robotic catheter ablation system that democratizes access to advanced cardiac care. His work on a universal actuation module for heart valve interventional catheters addresses critical challenges in safe delivery and positioning, while his force-sensing robotic system for transseptal puncture aims to reduce complications in left atrial ablation procedures. With over 24 citations across his most-cited papers, Xu’s research is gaining traction in the medical robotics community. Notably, his 2025 publications on robotic cardiac sheath delivery and tendon-driven concentric catheters for mitral repair demonstrate his commitment to translating complex kinematic models into clinically viable solutions. Xu’s open-source philosophy and focus on cost-effective, safe robotic platforms position him as a rising leader in accessible, high-precision interventional robotics.