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Keiichiro Hoashi is a pioneering figure in humanoid robotics, best known for his foundational work at Waseda University on the development of information-assistant robots. His key research areas center on the design and integration of humanoid platforms capable of interacting naturally with humans, with a particular focus on audio-visual perception and locomotion. Hoashi’s major contributions include the development of the Hadaly series and the WABIAN robot, which established critical design principles for humanoid form and function. His most cited work, "Humanoid Robots in Waseda University—Hadaly-2 and WABIAN" (2002), has garnered 110 citations, reflecting its lasting influence on the field. In this study, he helped define the essential configurations—such as an integrated audio-visual system and a he—required for a robot to serve as an effective information assistant. A second influential paper on the Hadaly robot (34 citations) further detailed these foundational efforts. Through this work, Hoashi has shaped the trajectory of humanoid robotics, providing a blueprint for subsequent generations of interactive, human-centered machines.