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Zhaomin Shi is a rising scholar at the intersection of human-robot interaction, service technology, and cross-cultural psychology. Her research centers on how the design and behavior of service robots shape human perceptions, social dynamics, and acceptance—bridging insights from sociology, psychology, and human-computer interaction. In her most-cited work, "How Human-like Behavior of Service Robot Affects Social Distance: A Mediation Model and Cross-Cultural Comparison" (2022, 30+ citations), Shi makes a pivotal contribution by shifting focus from robots’ human-like appearance to their human-like behavior. She introduces a sociological lens—social distance—as a key outcome, and develops a mediation model that reveals how perceived warmth and competence explain the effects of behavioral human-likeness. Notably, her cross-cultural comparison adds depth, showing that cultural context moderates these dynamics. This work has been influential in service robotics, AI ethics, and user experience design, offering actionable insights for creating socially intelligent robots that feel less intrusive. Shi’s research is widely cited in top venues like *International Journal of Social Robotics* and *Computers in Human Behavior*, marking her as a thoughtful voice on the social implications of embodied AI.
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