Xinnian Zheng
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Xinnian Zheng investigates the psychological and behavioral impacts of human-robot collaboration in the workplace, with a focus on the often-overlooked negative consequences for employees. Their research challenges the prevailing narrative that robot collaboration is universally beneficial, revealing critical insights into how such interactions can threaten workers' self-esteem and lead to burnout. Zheng’s most-cited work, "The Dark Side of Employee Collaboration with Robots," published in 2023 with 36 citations, demonstrates that even beneficial technologies can have hidden costs for employee well-being. More recently, in 2025, Zheng extended this line of inquiry by examining how leaders’ human–robot comparison behaviors can trigger counterproductive work behaviors through the lens of dehumanization theory. By centering the employee experience and applying established psychological frameworks to emerging technological contexts, Zheng’s contributions are vital for understanding the complex dynamics of modern workplaces. Their work serves as an essential cautionary note for organizations implementing robotic systems, urging a more holistic view of employee welfare in the age of automation.
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