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Total Citations
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About
Tao Sun is a multidisciplinary robotics and bioengineering researcher whose work spans soft microrobotics, neurorobotic systems, and tissue engineering. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering contributions to shape-morphing microrobots, most notably his 2021 work on ionic shape-morphing microrobotic end-effectors—garnering 180 citations—which demonstrated how a single actuation source could generate complex, environmentally adaptive behaviors, opening transformative possibilities for minimally invasive medical applications. His research on hydrogel-based ultra-soft magnetic miniature robots with switchable locomotion forms (77 citations) further advances the field of flexible robots capable of navigating confined biological environments. Sun has also made significant strides at the intersection of neuroscience and robotics. His 2023 overview of in vitro biological neural network-based neurorobotic systems (95 citations) has become a key reference for researchers exploring biologically intelligent machines capable of learning and memory. Complementing this, his work on modular neuro-robotic platforms integrating chemical stimulation and calcium imaging pushes the boundaries of embodied biological intelligence. Earlier contributions in microfiber manipulation and bottom-up tissue engineering reflect his sustained commitment to microscale biomedical fabrication. Across his career, Sun has established himself as an innovative force bridging robotics, neuroscience, and bioengineering.
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- 2An Overview of In Vitro Biological Neural Networks for Robot Intelligence95 citations · 2023
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- 8A real-time neuro-robot system for robot state control7 citations · 2022
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