Xinkai Xu

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Xinkai Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, autonomous systems, and human-machine interaction. His most-cited work, "Future vehicles: interactive wheeled robots" (2021, 40 citations), redefines the paradigm of personal mobility by conceptualizing vehicles not merely as transport tools but as intelligent, interactive robotic agents. This seminal paper introduces a framework for wheeled robots that can perceive, communicate, and collaborate with humans, blending autonomous navigation with social interaction capabilities. Xu’s contributions are foundational to the emerging field of interactive robotics, where machines are designed to coexist and cooperate with people in dynamic environments. His research has garnered significant attention, with his top-cited work influencing subsequent studies in human-robot collaboration, autonomous driving, and assistive robotics. By bridging the gap between traditional vehicular engineering and social robotics, Xu has opened new avenues for developing future vehicles that are both functionally robust and socially aware. His work stands as a key reference for researchers exploring the next generation of intelligent, user-centric mobility solutions.