Masao Kanamori
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu University
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About
Masao Kanamori is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of **human-robot interaction and gerontechnology**, with a specific focus on the therapeutic applications of social robots for elderly populations. His seminal work centers on how **pet-type robots** can serve as non-pharmacological interventions to combat loneliness and improve the quality of life in nursing home residents and individuals with disabilities. Kanamori’s major contributions include providing some of the earliest empirical evidence—through biochemical markers, self-assessment scales, and health-related surveys—that repeated interaction with robotic companions like Sony’s AIBO can yield statistically significant improvements in psychological well-being and social engagement. His landmark 2002 study, cited over **109 times**, and his subsequent 2004 pilot study, with **83 citations**, have become foundational references in the field of socially assistive robotics. By demonstrating that robotic pets can maintain and even enhance quality of life, Kanamori helped shift the perception of robots from mere entertainment devices to valuable tools in elder care, paving the way for modern interventions that address the psychosocial needs of aging populations worldwide.
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