Zihong Bao

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Zihong Bao is a leading researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on advancing wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) from a purely diagnostic tool into a platform for active therapeutic intervention. His core research areas encompass the design and control of modular capsule robotic systems, targeted drug delivery mechanisms, and magnetic actuation for gastrointestinal applications. Bao’s major contributions include the development of a novel wireless modular capsule robotic system for pipe inspection, which has garnered 22 citations and demonstrates his expertise in complex robotic locomotion. He is particularly recognized for pioneering work in active drug-delivery modules for intestinal capsule endoscopy, with his 2018 paper (11 citations) proposing a spiral capsule robot driven by an external magnetic field for wireless targeted drug release. Further advancing this concept, his 2019 study (7 citations) introduced a push-type targeted drug delivery capsule robot, addressing a critical gap in therapeutic capsule functionality. Through these innovations, Bao is helping to transform capsule endoscopy from a passive imaging tool into an active, controllable system for precise, minimally invasive treatment, a significant step toward the future of painless gastrointestinal therapy.