Huajie Cao

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Huajie Cao is a rising scholar at the intersection of human-robot interaction, healthcare technology, and consumer behavior. Their research explores how robots and smart devices can transform both clinical teamwork and everyday user experiences. In their highly cited 2024 work, Cao introduced the concept of collaborative crash cart robots designed to support healthcare workers during high-stakes bedside care. This research demonstrates how robots can enhance team communication, reduce medical errors, and deliver critical supplies in real time—addressing long-standing challenges in clinical collaboration. With 7 citations, this work is gaining traction among researchers studying robotic support in healthcare settings. Cao’s 2025 study further expands their impact by examining how communication style and embodiment type in smart home devices shape customer experiences and technology adoption. By contrasting sociable robots with focused speakers, Cao provides actionable insights for designing more effective and engaging consumer technologies. With a growing citation record and a clear focus on practical, human-centered robotics, Huajie Cao is establishing themselves as a thoughtful contributor to both healthcare robotics and human-technology interaction.