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Kazutaka Kushida is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, specializing in multimodal communication and the development of intuitive control systems for humanoid robots. His major contributions center on creating and evaluating the Multimodal Presentation Markup Language for Humanoid Robots (MPML-HR), a script language designed to simplify the programming of robots for real-world presentations. Kushida’s work bridges the gap between virtual agents and physical robots, demonstrating that humanoid robots can serve as effective presenters in real environments, enhancing understandability and friendliness in human-computer interfaces. His most cited studies, including “Comparison of a Humanoid Robot and an On-Screen Agent as Presenters to Audiences” (12 citations) and “Development and psychological evaluation of multimodal presentation markup language for humanoid robots” (11 citations), have collectively garnered over 45 citations, reflecting their influence on robotics and human-computer interaction. Notably, his psychological evaluations of MPML-HR have shown that humanoid presentations are more engaging than on-screen agents, paving the way for robots in education, retail, and public speaking. Kushida’s work remains foundational for researchers exploring natural, accessible robot control.