Guangfu Zhou
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Guangfu Zhou is a researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI), with a particular focus on designing intuitive and socially acceptable interfaces for public spaces. His most cited work, "Stepped Warm-Up–The Progressive Interaction Approach for Human-Robot Interaction in Public" (2019), introduces a novel framework that gradually escalates robot engagement to reduce user anxiety and improve acceptance in uncontrolled environments. This contribution addresses a critical challenge in deploying robots beyond laboratories—how to initiate and sustain natural interactions with strangers. With over 7 citations, the paper has influenced subsequent studies on proxemics and trust in HRI. Zhou’s research bridges robotics, psychology, and user experience design, offering practical guidelines for robots in malls, museums, and transit hubs. His work is notable for its emphasis on incremental, non-intrusive communication, which has implications for assistive technologies and service robots. By prioritizing user comfort and gradual rapport-building, Zhou helps pave the way for more seamless human-robot coexistence in everyday life.
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