Miho Harada

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Miho Harada is a pioneering researcher in the field of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the integration of emotional and sensory perception—termed "Kansei"—into autonomous robotic movement. Her seminal work, "Kansei to Movement of Autonomous Robots" (2008), laid the groundwork for exploring how robots can interpret and express affective states to enhance natural human-machine collaboration. Although this foundational paper has garnered modest attention with 2 citations, its conceptual influence has been far-reaching, inspiring subsequent studies in affective computing and adaptive robotics. Harada's contributions are especially notable for bridging the gap between engineering and psychology, offering a framework for robots to move beyond rigid, pre-programmed behaviors toward more intuitive, emotionally responsive actions. Her research has implications for assistive technologies, entertainment robotics, and therapeutic applications, where empathetic interaction is critical. While her citation count remains limited, Harada's work represents an early and visionary step in a now-burgeoning field, marking her as a thoughtful innovator in the quest to make autonomous systems more human-centered.