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Dr. Tingting Mo is a pioneering researcher in biomedical micro-robotics, with a primary focus on advancing capsule endoscopy technology for gastrointestinal diagnostics. Her work centers on solving one of the field's most critical challenges: precisely localizing micro-robots inside the human body. Dr. Mo's major contributions include the development of novel 3D positioning algorithms that leverage RF signal radiation patterns and receiver arrays, enabling real-time tracking of in vivo micro-robots. Her seminal 2009 paper on RFID-based positioning for capsule endoscopes (18 citations) laid the groundwork for active control systems, addressing a key limitation of passive capsules that could only detect large lesions. Her 2010 follow-up work (14 citations) refined these algorithms by incorporating signal radiation patterns, significantly improving localization accuracy. Beyond positioning, Dr. Mo has explored MEMS-based micro motor drivers (2008), demonstrating her versatility in micro-electromechanical systems. Her work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between passive diagnostic tools and actively controllable medical micro-robots, with her citation impact reflecting the growing importance of precise localization in minimally invasive medicine. Dr. Mo's research continues to influence the next generation of smart capsule endoscopes.