Kaname Sano

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Kaname Sano is a researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on designing robotic systems for natural non-verbal communication. His key research areas include gaze expression, social robotics, and human-robot interface design, particularly for public-facing applications. Sano’s major contribution lies in his investigation of how robot eyes and head movements can be engineered to convey intentional gaze—mimicking the human ability to "show" where one is looking, not just "see." His most-cited work, "Designing Robot Eyes and Head and Their Motions for Gaze Communication" (2014), explores both static and dynamic design principles that enable robots to engage in effective gaze-based dialogue, a foundational skill for social robots. This work has garnered 7 citations, while his related study on a museum guide robot (2015) extends these principles into real-world settings, using gaze expressions to improve visitor interaction. Sano’s research is notable for bridging engineering design with cognitive science, offering practical insights for creating more intuitive and trustworthy robots in service environments. His work continues to influence the development of socially aware machines that communicate naturally with humans.