Haiyan Sang

China United Network Communications Group (China)

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Haiyan Sang is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, virtual reality, and multimodal perception systems. Her work focuses on enabling more natural and intuitive communication between humans and virtual agents, particularly in immersive environments like the metaverse. Sang’s most notable contribution is her 2023 paper on multimodal activity detection for natural interaction with virtual humans, which addresses a critical limitation in voice-only activation systems. By integrating multiple sensory cues—such as visual, auditory, and contextual signals—her proposed framework significantly reduces unintended wake-ups in virtual agents, enhancing the fluidity of face-to-face human-robot conversation. This work has garnered early attention with 4 citations and is foundational for developing responsive, context-aware virtual humans. Sang’s research bridges gaps in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and user experience design, pushing the boundaries of how humans engage with digital entities. Her achievements are particularly relevant for advancing metaverse technologies and socially assistive robotics, where seamless interaction is paramount. With a strong focus on practical, real-world applications, Haiyan Sang continues to shape the future of embodied conversational agents and multimodal human-computer interaction.