Xuemeng Xiao

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Xuemeng Xiao is a leading researcher in construction robotics and tunnel engineering automation, with a primary focus on developing intelligent machinery for underground infrastructure. Her most cited work addresses a critical bottleneck in tunnel boring operations: the robotic splicing of steel arches. In her 2022 study on a Φ6-m Tunnel Boring Machine Steel Arch Splicing Manipulator, she tackled the formidable challenge of grasping and docking steel arches weighing over 200 kg and exceeding 4 meters in length within confined tunnel spaces. This contribution has garnered 8 citations and represents a significant advance in automating heavy-lift assembly tasks that traditionally required dangerous manual labor. Xiao’s research bridges mechanical design, control systems, and construction safety, demonstrating how robotics can enhance both efficiency and worker protection in harsh subterranean environments. Her work is particularly notable for addressing the practical constraints of limited workspace and extreme payloads, offering a viable pathway toward fully autonomous tunnel construction. As a rising voice in construction automation, Xiao continues to push the boundaries of what robotic systems can achieve in heavy civil engineering applications.