Yueh‐Yi Lai

Industrial Technology Research Institute

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Yueh-Yi Lai is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and sustainability, whose work explores how social robotics can drive pro-environmental behavior. Her most influential study, "Robots and Sustainability: Robots as Persuaders to Promote Recycling" (2022, 23 citations), demonstrates that humanoid robots can effectively encourage recycling by leveraging innate human tendencies to interact socially with anthropomorphic devices. This groundbreaking research opens new pathways for using robotics in environmental campaigns. Lai further investigates technology adoption among aging populations in "Can Older Adults’ Acceptance Toward Robots Be Enhanced by Observational Learning?" (2020, 4 citations), where she reveals that seniors can overcome initial reluctance toward robots through vicarious learning experiences. By bridging robotics, behavioral science, and sustainability, Lai’s work addresses critical societal challenges—from waste management to age-inclusive technology design. Her findings offer practical insights for deploying robots as persuasive agents in public spaces, while her focus on older adults highlights the importance of inclusive human-robot interaction research. Lai’s contributions are shaping how we harness social robotics for social good.