Gege Gao

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Gege Gao is a rising researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction and robotics, with a primary focus on human-drone interaction and socially assistive robotics. Her most-cited work, "Human-Drone Interaction" (2018, 24 citations), explores the emerging social applications of drones—from delivery services to companions for jogging and ping-pong—highlighting the critical gap in designing drones that are socially aware and responsive to human needs. This foundational paper has helped shape a nascent field, influencing subsequent studies on how drones can integrate into daily life as interactive partners rather than mere tools. Gao also contributes to culturally specific design, as seen in her study "Design Exploration on Robots to Support Single Women at Home in China" (2018), which investigates how home robots can be tailored to support the growing demographic of single women in China. Her work demonstrates a keen sensitivity to user context, blending technical innovation with social understanding. Though early in her career, Gao’s research on drone sociability and culturally informed robot design marks her as a thoughtful voice in HCI, with potential for significant impact as drone and robot technologies become more prevalent in everyday environments.