Makoto Inagami

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Makoto Inagami is a researcher focused on human-agent interaction and intelligent driving support systems, with a particular emphasis on enhancing road safety for elderly drivers. His major contributions lie in the design and evaluation of "driver agents"—interactive, in-vehicle systems that encourage safer driving behaviors among older adults. In his most-cited work, "Driver Agent for Encouraging Safe Driving Behavior for the Elderly" (2017, 33 citations), Inagami addresses the critical challenge of rising traffic accidents involving elderly drivers in Japan, proposing a supportive agent that respects the car's importance as a mobility tool while promoting safety. He further explores how the physical form and presentation of these agents influence driver acceptance and effectiveness in "Effect of Difference in Form of Driving Support Agent to Driver’s Acceptability" (2018, 20 citations), demonstrating a nuanced understanding of user-centered design. By bridging human-computer interaction with gerontechnology, Inagami's work directly impacts the development of assistive technologies that balance autonomy with safety, offering practical solutions for an aging society. His research is essential reading for students and engineers interested in adaptive driving assistance, agent design, and inclusive mobility systems.