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Xiling Xiong is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of embodied cognition, behavioral immunity, and human–robot interaction. Her most-cited work, “Are we behaviorally immune to COVID-19 through robots?” (2021, 63 citations), introduced a groundbreaking framework exploring how robotic services can mitigate pandemic-driven psychological barriers—a contribution that gained rapid traction during global health crises. More recently, Xiong’s 2025 study, “Bodily feelings as information,” advances embodied cognition theory by demonstrating how direct and metaphorically projected bodily sensations shape consumer preferences for robotic services. Through four rigorous experiments, she reveals that subtle physical cues—from temperature to posture—can fundamentally alter how people perceive and accept automated assistance. This work bridges cognitive science and service robotics, offering actionable insights for designing more intuitive human–robot encounters. Xiong’s research consistently challenges conventional boundaries, integrating behavioral immune theory with embodied perception to explain why humans sometimes resist or embrace robotic interactions. Her findings have implications for healthcare, retail, and hospitality, where robotic adoption hinges on psychological readiness. With a growing citation trajectory and a knack for tackling timely, interdisciplinary questions, Xiong is establishing herself as a vital voice in understanding how our bodies and minds navigate an increasingly automated world.
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- 1Are we behaviorally immune to COVID-19 through robots?63 citations · 2021
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