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Xuetao Wei is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on affective robotics and their applications in mental health and emotional well-being. His work bridges engineering, psychology, and human-computer interaction to explore how robotic embodiment and interaction modes influence human emotional states. In his highly cited 2025 study, Wei conducted an experimental investigation into how different forms of affective robots—specifically agents (algorithm-controlled) versus avatars (human- or animal-controlled)—can alleviate anxiety and foster emotional connection. This research demonstrated that both forms can elicit attachment and intimacy responses, offering new pathways for non-pharmacological anxiety relief. By systematically comparing embodiment forms, Wei has made critical contributions to designing more effective therapeutic robots. His work is gaining rapid recognition, with his most impactful paper already accumulating 3 citations shortly after publication, signaling strong interest from the affective computing and mental health communities. Xuetao Wei’s research is shaping the future of emotionally intelligent robotics, with profound implications for clinical psychology, assistive technology, and human-centered AI design.
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