Hisanori Kuroda
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Hisanori Kuroda is a researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the ergonomic and psychological factors that shape natural communication between humans and robots. His most cited work, "Effect of Robot Height on Comfortableness of Spoken Dialog" (2012, 5 citations), explores how a robot’s physical height influences the perceived comfort and naturalness of spoken dialogue. By designing a robot capable of continuously adjusting its height and conducting experiments with 18 participants, Kuroda identified two key observations linking vertical positioning to conversational ease. This foundational study contributes to the broader field of social robotics, where subtle design choices—like stature—can significantly impact user acceptance and interaction quality. Though his citation count is modest, Kuroda’s work is notable for its empirical approach to an underexplored variable in human-robot communication, offering practical insights for engineers and interaction designers aiming to create more intuitive and comfortable robotic companions.
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- 1Effect of Robot Height on Comfortableness of Spoken Dialog5 citations · 2012