Zhiqiao Wang

Coburg University of Applied Sciences, Ministry of Natural Resources

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Dr. Zhiqiao Wang is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI) and robotic system design, with a focus on making industrial and service robots safer, more intuitive, and less stressful for human collaborators. Her work bridges mechanical engineering and cognitive ergonomics, addressing both the physical design of robot arms and the psychological impact of robot behavior. Her most cited study (25 citations) experimentally demonstrates how a robot’s trajectory velocity profiles directly affect user stress levels during close cooperative assembly tasks—a critical insight for designing less intimidating industrial robots. She has also advanced the structural design of demolition robots, using finite element analysis to optimize arm strength and impact force (23 citations). In a notable humanoid robotics study (9 citations), Dr. Wang showed that continuous eye contact from a NAO robot significantly alters user experience and interaction dynamics, especially for users with professional robotics backgrounds. Her work is widely cited in HRI, safety engineering, and collaborative robotics communities, influencing both academic research and practical robot programming guidelines. Dr. Wang’s contributions are essential for developing robots that are not only mechanically robust but also socially and psychologically compatible with human partners.