Xiang Yuan

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Xiang Yuan investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and privacy-aware design, with a focus on how robot behavior shapes human perception. Their most cited work, “Relationship between social robot proactive behavior and the human perception of anthropomorphic attributes” (2020, 50 citations), pioneers the study of how proactive robot actions influence users’ tendency to anthropomorphize machines—a key insight for designing more intuitive and socially acceptable robots. This research bridges a critical gap by moving beyond technical functionality to explore the psychological dynamics of human-robot relationships. Yuan also contributes to privacy in robotics with “Are You Watching Me? A Study on Privacy Notice Design of Social Robot” (2021), addressing the underexplored challenge of transparent data practices in interactive systems. Additionally, their work on “Comprehensive Performance Evaluation of Omni-directional Mobile Robots” (2019) demonstrates methodological rigor by applying AHP-fuzzy evaluation to assess robot mobility in real-world conditions. Through these contributions, Yuan advances both the social and technical dimensions of robotics, offering frameworks that inform designers, engineers, and policymakers. Their research is essential reading for anyone interested in creating robots that are not only capable but also trusted and understood by humans.