Weihan Ge
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Weihan Ge is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and soft robotics, with a particular focus on the critical yet underexplored domain of perceived safety. Ge’s most influential work, the 2024 paper “Perceived Safety Assessment of Interactive Motions in Human–Soft Robot Interaction,” has already garnered 19 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding how users psychologically experience safety when interacting with soft robotic hands. This contribution is pivotal: while soft robots are inherently physically safe due to their compliant materials, Ge demonstrates that user perception—shaped by motion patterns, speed, and predictability—is equally vital for real-world deployment. By systematically assessing how different interactive motions influence a user’s sense of security, Ge provides actionable design guidelines for engineers creating robots for close-proximity tasks, from assistive caregiving to collaborative manufacturing. This work bridges a gap between technical compliance and human-centered design, ensuring that soft robots are not only physically safe but also feel safe to interact with. Ge’s research is essential reading for anyone developing robots intended for direct, unmediated contact with people, highlighting that true safety is both a physical and psychological construct.
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