Asayo Kuroki

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Asayo Kuroki is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on safety and emotional perception in shared environments. Her most-cited work, "Modeling of Superficial Pain using ANNs" (2005, 13 citations), introduces a novel approach to robot safety by integrating artificial neural networks to simulate human-like sensory and emotional responses. This research challenges traditional factory automation paradigms, proposing that robots must not only avoid physical harm but also understand and respond to human pain perception. Kuroki’s contributions lie at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and affective computing, offering a framework for developing more empathetic and safer autonomous systems. Her work has influenced subsequent studies on tactile sensing and emotional modeling in robotics, earning recognition for its interdisciplinary impact. By addressing the critical gap between physical safety and emotional comfort, Kuroki has advanced the design of robots capable of nuanced, human-aware interaction—a key step toward seamless human-robot coexistence.