Hiroshi Koga

Kansai University, Kyushu Institute of Technology

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Hiroshi Koga is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and cross-cultural attitudes toward artificial intelligence. His work bridges engineering and social science, exploring how cultural contexts shape perceptions of AI and social robots. Koga’s most influential study, “We Mostly Think Alike: Individual Differences in Attitude Towards AI in Sweden and Japan” (2021), with 47 citations, challenges the common assumption that Japanese and Western populations hold fundamentally different views on AI. By analyzing individual differences rather than national stereotypes, he reveals that shared psychological factors—such as trust and openness—often outweigh cultural divides. This contribution has reshaped debates in human-robot interaction, offering a nuanced framework for designing globally inclusive AI systems. Earlier, Koga contributed to practical robotics with his 2006 work on a pilot assistance system using stereo vision for the rescue robot “T-52 Enryu,” enhancing remote manipulation in hazardous environments. Though less cited, this technical achievement underscores his commitment to real-world applications. Koga’s interdisciplinary approach, combining empirical rigor with engineering innovation, makes his research vital for students and scholars seeking to understand the human dimensions of AI adoption.