Mingyue Gao

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Mingyue Gao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, cultural heritage, and museum technology. Her work centers on designing socially intelligent robots that bridge the gap between advanced automation and cultural storytelling, with a particular focus on how robots can serve as meaningful interpreters of history and tradition. Gao’s most notable contribution is her study “Taotie: Designing a Museum Robot utilizing Cultural Metaphors,” which introduces a novel framework for embedding cultural symbolism into robotic design and behavior. This research demonstrates that robots incorporating culturally resonant metaphors significantly enhance visitor engagement and knowledge transfer in museum settings. Though early in its citation impact, this work has already been recognized for its innovative approach to making robots more relatable and educational in heritage contexts. Gao’s research holds profound implications for the future of museum curation, interactive education, and culturally-aware robotics, positioning her as a rising voice in the growing field of social robotics for cultural applications.