Xian Wei

Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory, East China Normal University

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Dr. Xian Wei is a leading researcher in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Embodied Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on creating intuitive, natural communication between humans and machines. Their seminal review, "Hand and Arm Gesture-based Human-Robot Interaction: A Review" (2022, 10 citations), systematically explores how nonverbal cues—particularly gestures—can bridge the gap between human intent and robotic response, establishing foundational principles for human-centered HRI design. Building on this, Dr. Wei’s more recent work, "Generative Multi-Agent Collaboration in Embodied AI: A Systematic Review" (2025, 6 citations), pioneers the integration of generative foundation models into embodied multi-agent systems (EMAS). This review outlines how generative agents can enable richer communication and adaptive problem-solving in complex, real-world domains such as logistics and collaborative robotics. By synthesizing advances in multi-agent coordination with generative AI, Dr. Wei is shaping the next generation of autonomous systems capable of dynamic teamwork. Their contributions are increasingly influential, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical roadmaps for researchers and engineers working toward seamless, intelligent human-robot ecosystems.