J. Taguri

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J. Taguri’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and affective computing, with a focus on enabling natural, intuitive communication between humans and robots. His most-cited work, “Human-robot mutual communication system” (2002, 23 citations), introduces a robotic vision system that dynamically shifts its visual attention based on environmental cues, allowing the robot to function both as a conversational partner and an information terminal. Building on this, his 2003 paper “Facial expression of robot face for human-robot mutual communication” (22 citations) proposes a deformation-based facial expression system, enabling robots to convey emotions through adaptable facial movements. Together, these contributions pioneer a framework for mutual communication, where robots not only respond to human input but also proactively adjust their behavior and expressions to foster engagement. Taguri’s work is notable for integrating vision and expression into a unified system, laying groundwork for socially assistive robots. Though his citation counts are modest, his early exploration of expressive robotic faces and attention mechanisms has influenced subsequent research in human-robot interaction, particularly in designing robots that feel more lifelike and responsive.