Lili Zhang

Yanshan University, Shandong Jianzhu University

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Lili Zhang is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, artificial intelligence, and emerging metaverse technologies. Her early contributions focused on autonomous navigation, particularly in her 2009 paper on laser sensor-based road boundary recognition for mobile robots, which introduced a real-time method for outdoor cleaning robots to detect and follow road edges using laser sensors. This foundational work, cited 4 times, addressed practical challenges in field robotics. More recently, Zhang has explored the intersection of AI and human-computer interaction within metaverse environments. Her 2023 paper on interaction design in metaverse spaces, already garnering 2 citations, investigates how artificial intelligence can enhance user engagement and immersive experiences in virtual worlds. This shift from physical robot navigation to virtual interaction design demonstrates Zhang’s adaptability and forward-thinking approach, positioning her at the forefront of research that connects autonomous systems with next-generation digital environments. Her work continues to influence both practical robotics applications and the evolving landscape of AI-driven virtual interaction.