Hui Deng

China United Network Communications Group (China), South China University of Technology

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Hui Deng is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction and intelligent construction systems. Her work bridges multimodal perception and worker-centric automation, with a focus on enabling natural, context-aware communication between humans and virtual agents. In her highly cited 2023 paper, Deng proposed a Multimodal Activity Detection framework that integrates visual and auditory cues to prevent unintended robot wake-ups—a critical advancement for seamless human-robot conversation in virtual reality and metaverse environments. This work, already garnering 4 citations, addresses a fundamental challenge in creating truly natural face-to-face interaction with virtual humans. Looking ahead, Deng’s 2025 paper on worker-centric construction scene understanding outlines a visionary roadmap for intelligent, human-aware automation on construction sites, earning 3 citations shortly after publication. By shifting the focus from purely technical efficiency to the needs and safety of human workers, Deng is shaping a future where AI and robotics collaborate with people rather than replace them. Her research stands at the intersection of multimodal AI, virtual reality, and human-centered engineering, promising safer, more intuitive interactions in both digital and physical workspaces.