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Hiroshi Matsuda is a pioneering researcher in educational technology, with a focus on interactive 3D computer graphics (3D-CG) and virtual agents for e-learning. His major contributions center on reducing the production cost of 3D-CG educational content while enhancing self-learning systems. Matsuda developed the **Cyber Assistant Professor (CAP)**, a human-shaped software robot that uses real-time 3D-CG animation and speech synthesis to deliver engaging, interactive lectures. This system allows educators to create dynamic teaching materials without extensive programming or animation expertise. His most cited work, “Education system using interactive 3D computer graphics animation and scenario language for teaching materials” (2006, 8 citations), introduced a scenario-based language that simplifies content creation. Matsuda’s research has consistently aimed to make virtual exploratory learning accessible, with later work (2014) estimating the effectiveness of e-education systems using virtual environments. Although his citation counts are modest, his innovations in low-cost, interactive 3D-CG for education have laid groundwork for modern virtual teaching assistants. Matsuda’s work is especially valuable for researchers and educators seeking practical, scalable solutions for immersive e-learning.