Pengji Duan

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Pengji Duan’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction, and educational technology, with a focus on designing systems that bridge physical and social distance. Duan is best known for pioneering work on telepresence teaching robots, as demonstrated in the highly cited 2018 study “Development of Telepresence Teaching Robots With Social Capabilities” (26 citations). This work introduced robots that combine video conferencing with autonomous mobility, enabling remote users to navigate classrooms and engage socially—a contribution that has shaped how educators and researchers approach distance learning and inclusive participation. By embedding social capabilities into telepresence platforms, Duan addressed critical gaps in remote interaction, such as non-verbal cues and spatial presence. More recently, Duan has explored dynamic locomotion in “Modeling and Control of the Locomotion of a Monopod Robot Mounted to a Vertical Slider” (2022), advancing control strategies for agile, single-legged robots. This work reflects a broader commitment to robust, adaptive robotic systems. With a growing citation record and a portfolio that spans applied social robotics to foundational mechanics, Duan’s research offers practical tools for education while pushing the boundaries of robot mobility and human-centered design.