Kazunori Terada
Papers
32
Total Citations
536
H-Index
13
About
Kazunori Terada is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and cognitive neuroscience, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how humans perceive and emotionally engage with artificial agents. His most influential contribution — a novel method for expressing robot emotions through dynamic color luminosity changes — has garnered nearly 100 citations and opened new pathways for intuitive human-machine communication. Terada's research explores how robots can leverage core human psychological mechanisms, including theory of mind, emotional empathy, and social categorization, to foster more natural and cooperative interactions. His neuroimaging studies reveal how social experiences with different agents distinctly modulate dorsal and ventral brain pathways, bridging robotics with fundamental neuroscience. Notably, his work demonstrates that even simple robotic expressions — line drawings or reactive movements — can meaningfully influence human decision-making in economic games like the Prisoner's Dilemma and Ultimatum Game. Terada has also extended his research to vulnerable populations, examining robot-assisted communication with children on the autism spectrum. With over 400 cumulative citations, his interdisciplinary body of work offers essential insights for designing socially intelligent robots that integrate ethically and effectively into human society.
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Top Papers
- 1Artificial emotion expression for a robot by dynamic color change98 citations · 2012
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- 6Cooperation with autonomous machines through culture and emotion26 citations · 2019
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- 8Can a robot deceive humans19 citations · 2010
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- 10Communication using robots: a Perception-action scenario in moderate ASD16 citations · 2018