Papers
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Total Citations
139
H-Index
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About
Fuzhou Niu is an innovative robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, bio-inspired systems, and medical robotics. His research explores the intersection of smart materials and robotic design, with particular focus on magneto-soft robots, untethered actuators, and minimally invasive medical devices. Niu's contributions to magneto-soft robotics have been especially impactful, demonstrating how magnetic field control can enable precise, multi-modal locomotion in soft systems — work that has already garnered 30 citations since its 2025 publication. His development of a dual-functional capsule robot for drug delivery and tissue biopsy represents a significant advance in wireless capsule endoscopy, addressing critical challenges of space and energy constraints in medical robotics (23 citations). Earlier work on bio-inspired climbing robots and transparent 3D-printed flexible force sensors (31 and 15 citations, respectively) showcases his versatility across mechanical and materials innovation. His more recent designs, including a sea turtle-inspired amphibious robot and bioinspired robotic fish, reflect a sustained commitment to nature-driven engineering solutions. Through contributions totaling over 130 citations, Niu has established himself as a dynamic contributor to the rapidly evolving field of intelligent, adaptable robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1A Track-type Inverted Climbing Robot with Bio-inspired Spiny Grippers31 citations · 2020
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- 5Transparent and flexible force sensor based on microextrusion 3D printing15 citations · 2018
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- 7Thermo‐magnetic soft robot for adaptive locomotion and delivery5 citations · 2025
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