Yingwei Xu

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Yingwei Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, and gerontechnology. Their work fundamentally rethinks how humans perceive and relate to AI systems, with two major contributions shaping the field. First, Xu developed a groundbreaking holistic framework for AI anthropomorphism, drawing on Gestalt theory to create the Scale of AI Anthropomorphism (SAIA). This parsimonious, rigorously validated instrument—built from systematic literature reviews, focus groups, and psychometric testing—provides researchers and practitioners a unified way to measure how human-like users perceive AI across diverse service contexts. Second, Xu investigates the critical factors driving elderly adoption of AI robots for aging-in-place, identifying key motivators, barriers, and emotional impacts that influence acceptance or rejection of these technologies. By bridging cognitive appraisal theory with real-world aging challenges, Xu’s work informs the design of more empathetic and effective robotic companions. Though early in its trajectory, this research has already garnered attention for its timely, socially relevant focus—addressing both the psychological foundations of human-AI interaction and the urgent need to support independent living for aging populations.