Xiaoli Liu

Union Hospital, Hefei University of Technology

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Xiaoli Liu is a researcher whose work spans two notably distinct domains: minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced robotic control systems. In the field of surgery, Liu has made meaningful contributions to the development of transoral thyroidectomy (TOT), a groundbreaking approach that eliminates visible scarring by utilizing natural oral access points, minimizing tissue dissection while respecting surgical anatomical planes. This 2017 work has garnered 62 citations, reflecting its significant influence on the evolution of minimally invasive endocrine surgery and its appeal to both surgeons and patients seeking aesthetic and functional outcomes. Complementing this surgical focus, Liu has also pursued innovation in robotics and control engineering, designing a novel model-based robust control (MPDP) framework for 6-DOF collaborative industrial robots. Published in 2022 and already accumulating 16 citations, this work addresses the practical challenges of uncertainty in robotic systems by integrating robust control algorithms with model-based PD control, advancing the reliability and precision of industrial automation. Together, Liu's contributions reflect a researcher comfortable operating at the intersection of medicine and engineering, driving progress in both human health and intelligent mechanical systems.