Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Xi Wen is a robotics researcher specializing in human-robot interaction, wearable interfaces, and indoor navigation systems. Her work focuses on integrating smart glasses and inertial sensors to create intuitive, hands-free control methods for mobile and humanoid robots. Wen’s most cited paper, "Research into Kinect/Inertial Measurement Units Based on Indoor Robots" (2018, 11 citations), addresses the challenge of low positioning accuracy in indoor mobile navigation by fusing Kinect stereo imaging with IMU data to reduce cumulative drift. She further advanced wearable control systems through her pioneering use of Google Glass, developing head-gesture-based interfaces for NAO humanoid robots. Her 2017 paper (7 citations) introduced a multi-sensor fusion strategy that eliminates drift in head gesture references, enabling reliable hands-free robot control. Wen’s cumulative work on Google Glass-based remote control (2016, 4 citations) and rotation vector sensor integration (2016, 3 citations) demonstrates her sustained contribution to accessible human-machine interfaces. Her research has practical implications for assistive technologies and industrial robotics, offering novel solutions for operators who need hands-free control in complex environments.