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About
Masayo Kojima is a pioneering researcher in humanoid robotics, with a focus on developing autonomous systems for daily assistive tasks. Her work centers on integrating whole-body control, environment recognition, and human-robot interaction to enable humanoid robots to perform complex, real-world assistance. Kojima’s major contributions include the design of a task-guided attention control and visual verification system, demonstrated through the HRP2JSK humanoid robot’s ability to pour tea—a milestone in autonomous, robust daily assistance. She also advanced wheelchair support by humanoids, emphasizing whole-body motion and behind-the-user interfaces, and developed methods for manipulating and recognizing objects with joints, such as furniture and tools, to expand robots’ utility in homes and care settings. Her most cited paper (2008, 18 citations) showcases the integration of action and recognition for tea-serving, while her work on wheelchair support (13 citations) highlights safe, intuitive assistance. Kojima’s research has laid critical groundwork for humanoid robots to become reliable aides in aging societies, blending mechanical precision with adaptive intelligence to bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and practical, everyday support.
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