HyunJin Yang
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HyunJin Yang is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and construction automation. Her work focuses on understanding and shaping the social dynamics between human workers and autonomous robots on dynamic job sites. Yang’s major contribution lies in empirically defining human-robot proxemic norms—the unwritten rules of personal space and movement that govern safe, efficient collaboration in construction environments. Her most-cited paper, “Understanding human-robot proxemic norms in construction: How do humans navigate around robots?” (2024, 15 citations), provides foundational insights into how workers instinctively adjust their paths and distances when sharing space with robotic systems. This research is critical for designing robots that can predict and respect human behavior, reducing collision risks and improving workflow integration. Yang’s work has been recognized for bridging social psychology and engineering, offering practical guidelines for deploying collaborative robots (cobots) in complex, unstructured settings. Her findings are already informing safety protocols and robot navigation algorithms in the construction industry, making her a key voice in the future of human-centered automation.
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