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Xuewei Mao is a leading researcher in the field of human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on the biomechanics of skin trauma and safety verification for physical assistant robots. Her work addresses a critical, often-overlooked challenge: preventing friction blisters and abrasions that can occur during prolonged or improper use of robotic assistive devices. Mao’s major contributions include developing novel test methods and safety verification protocols that use dummy skin models to simulate and measure the mechanical contact forces leading to skin damage. Her most-cited paper, "Safety verification method for preventing friction blisters during utilization of physical assistant robots" (2017), has garnered 21 citations, underscoring its importance in establishing foundational safety standards. Additionally, her 2015 study on a blister generation test system and her 2017 work on dummy skin contact mechanics have collectively shaped the field’s understanding of skin trauma mechanisms. By bridging robotics engineering with dermatological biomechanics, Mao’s research directly enhances the safety and user comfort of assistive robots, making her a pivotal figure in the development of human-centered robotic technologies.