Katsuya Iijima
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About
Katsuya Iijima is a leading researcher at the forefront of gerontechnology, dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence and robotics to support healthy aging. His work centers on developing innovative, non-invasive methods for monitoring and maintaining the physical and cognitive health of older adults. Iijima’s major contributions include pioneering the use of social assistive robots (SARs) for continuous health management, as demonstrated in his study on daily grip strength measurement—a key indicator of frailty—which engaged 23 older adults at home. He is also a key voice in health policy, co-authoring a significant opinion for the Science Council of Japan on reconstructing resilient community and medical care systems in the post-COVID-19 era. Furthermore, his research explores the frontier of AI in cognitive assessment, analyzing spontaneous speech to estimate cognitive functioning and comparing the effectiveness of questions posed by AI agents versus humans. With a growing body of work that bridges cutting-edge technology and pressing societal needs, Iijima is shaping a future where smart, empathetic systems empower older populations to live healthier, more independent lives.
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