Yuxin Gao

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Yuxin Gao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of micro-robotics and human-robot interaction, whose work spans from the nanoscale to the everyday. Her key research areas include untethered micro/nanorobots (MNRs) for biomedical applications and the design of socially intelligent smart home devices. Gao’s major contribution to micro-robotics is her comprehensive review on light-propelled hybrid micro/nano-robots, which elucidates how optical encoding can precisely control these tiny machines for noninvasive cellular-level tasks in healthcare, nanomanufacturing, and environmental remediation. This work, her most cited with 36 citations, establishes a foundational framework for the field. In parallel, her 2025 study on smart home devices investigates how communication style and embodiment type transform customer experience, revealing that sociable robots outperform focused speakers in fostering adoption. This dual expertise—bridging the physical and social dimensions of robotics—positions Gao as a unique voice in human-centered technology. Her research not only advances fundamental science but also directly informs the design of next-generation interactive systems, making her a rising leader in both micro-engineering and human-robot interaction.