Xiaoti Fan

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Dr. Xiaoti Fan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction, and public safety. Their work focuses on developing teleoperated communication robots as critical tools for enhancing the safety and effectiveness of first responders, particularly law enforcement officers (LEOs) during high-stakes social interactions and emergency responses. Dr. Fan’s landmark 2024 study, “Teleoperated Communication Robot: A Law Enforcement Perspective,” which has already garnered 4 citations, serves as the foundational investigation into deploying robotic intermediaries to reduce physical risk to officers while maintaining essential human judgment in the loop. This first-stage research establishes a new framework for how robots can act as remote communication proxies, allowing officers to de-escalate situations from a safe distance. By bridging the gap between advanced teleoperation and real-world policing challenges, Dr. Fan’s contributions are shaping a future where robots augment human safety without replacing human decision-making. Their work is essential reading for students and researchers in human-robot interaction, public safety technology, and teleoperation systems.