Yaxuan Mao

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Yaxuan Mao is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on emotional expression and social robotics. Their work bridges the gap between robotic functionality and human emotional perception, exploring how robots can convey nuanced emotional tones through movement and behavior. Mao's most-cited paper, ""Nice to meet you!"" (2023, 7 citations), investigates how text-writing robots can adopt designed expressions—such as changes in motion patterns—to communicate emotions like excitement or hesitation, addressing a critical limitation in assistive writing and drawing applications. This contribution highlights Mao's commitment to making robots more relatable and effective in social contexts. By demonstrating that subtle behavioral cues can shape human interpretation of robotic intent, Mao has laid groundwork for emotionally intelligent automation. Their research holds promise for education, therapy, and collaborative work environments where empathetic interaction is key. As a rising scholar, Mao's work is already influencing how we design robots that not only perform tasks but also connect with people on an emotional level.