Yaqin Cao

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Yaqin Cao is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction, with a focus on the emotional and psychological dimensions of service robots. Her research centers on how anthropomorphic design influences user attitudes and emotional experiences, employing innovative multimodal measurement methods that combine physiological signals and eye-tracking data. In her most-cited work (2023, 23 citations), Cao systematically investigated the emotional impact of varying levels of robot anthropomorphism—high, moderate, and low—revealing critical insights for designing more acceptable and emotionally resonant service robots. She also contributed a bibliometric analysis of robot collaborative service research from 2011 to 2021, mapping the field’s evolution and identifying key trends. Though early in her career, Cao’s work is already shaping the conversation around affective robotics and user-centered design. Her interdisciplinary approach, bridging psychology, engineering, and design, positions her as a promising voice in understanding how humans connect with increasingly lifelike machines.