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Dr. Meili Xia is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of humanoid electronic-skin technology and embodied intelligence, with a focus on revolutionizing tactile perception for the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) era. Her most notable contributions include the development of advanced electronic-skin systems that enable machines to interact with their environments with unprecedented precision and sensitivity. In her highly cited 2025 paper on humanoid electronic-skin technology, which has already garnered 28 citations, she outlines a framework for integrating skin-like sensing into AIoT ecosystems, bridging the gap between digital intelligence and physical interaction. Dr. Xia’s work on multidimensional force sensors, detailed in her 2025 publication with 15 citations, introduces innovations in triaxial force perception that allow robots and intelligent systems to detect and analyze forces from multiple directions simultaneously, mimicking human tactile accuracy. Her research holds transformative potential for prosthetics, robotics, and smart environments, positioning her as a leading voice in the quest for machines that can truly feel. Dr. Xia’s achievements underscore her commitment to advancing embodied intelligence, making her a key figure in the next generation of human-machine interaction.