Fuminori Ono

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Fuminori Ono is a leading researcher in cross-cultural psychology and human-robot interaction, whose work illuminates how cultural backgrounds shape our perceptions of technology. His most-cited study, “Cultural Differences in Perception and Attitude towards Robots” (2014, 173 citations), is a seminal contribution that systematically examines how assumptions and attitudes toward robots vary across cultures. By demonstrating that cultural context profoundly influences psychological reactions to robot design—a factor often overlooked in early robotics research—Ono’s work has become essential reading for engineers, designers, and psychologists aiming to create globally acceptable autonomous systems. His findings challenge one-size-fits-all approaches, advocating for culturally adaptive design principles. Beyond this landmark paper, Ono’s broader research portfolio explores the interplay between social cognition, aesthetics, and technology acceptance, earning him recognition as a key voice in the emerging field of culturally-aware robotics. For students and researchers, his work offers a compelling framework for understanding why a robot that feels familiar in one society may seem unsettling in another, and why cultural sensitivity is not just a social nicety but a technical necessity.