Daisuke Kosugi

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Daisuke Kosugi is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developmental robotics and socially assistive technologies for children. His most-cited work, "A humanoid in company with children" (2005, 27 citations), stands as a landmark case study exploring how normal and autistic children engage with Infanoid, an upper-torso humanoid robot capable of attentive, emotional interaction through gaze, pointing, and facial expressions. This foundational study demonstrated the potential of humanoid robots to facilitate social communication and emotional engagement in neurodiverse populations, laying crucial groundwork for the use of robots in therapeutic and educational settings. Kosugi's contributions extend beyond technical development to the nuanced understanding of child-robot dynamics, showing how robots can serve as catalysts for social behavior. His work has influenced subsequent research in robot-assisted therapy and human-robot interaction design. By bridging robotics and developmental psychology, Kosugi has helped establish a research paradigm where robots are not merely tools but interactive partners that can support social development and inclusion.