Zhun Wu

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Zhun Wu is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction (HRI), with a particular focus on designing intuitive and socially acceptable interfaces for public spaces. Their most cited work, "Stepped Warm-Up–The Progressive Interaction Approach for Human-Robot Interaction in Public" (2019), introduces a novel framework that gradually escalates robot engagement with humans, reducing social friction and improving user comfort in crowded environments. This contribution addresses a critical challenge in deploying robots in real-world settings, where sudden or intrusive interactions often lead to user resistance. By proposing a phased, context-aware approach, Wu has helped shape how robots can initiate and sustain interactions in malls, museums, and transit hubs. With 7 citations, this paper has laid groundwork for subsequent studies on proxemics and trust in HRI. Wu’s research bridges robotics, psychology, and design, offering practical solutions for seamless human-robot coexistence. Their work is particularly valuable for students and engineers aiming to create robots that are not only functional but also socially intelligent, ensuring technology integrates gracefully into daily life.