Kenichi Arai
Papers
8
Total Citations
54
H-Index
4
About
Kenichi Arai is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-computer interaction, and assistive technology. His primary research areas include social media agency robots, elderly care robotics, and cloud-based communication systems for vulnerable populations. Arai’s most significant contribution is the development of Social Media Agency Robots—humanoid robots that serve as intermediaries, enabling elderly people and individuals with disabilities to communicate with younger generations through existing social networking services (SNS) and social media platforms. His work addresses critical societal challenges, including social isolation among seniors, “shopping refugees” who struggle to buy daily necessities, and stroke detection through automated screening systems. With over 54 citations across his top papers, Arai’s research has demonstrated practical impact, particularly through cloud-based implementations that make these robots accessible and scalable. Notable achievements include the Bilingual SNS Agency Robot for persons with physical disabilities and a stroke signs detection system that uses AI to analyze video in real time. Arai’s service-oriented software design model for communication robots further advances the field by promoting flexible, modular architectures that can adapt to emerging user needs, making his work essential reading for researchers in assistive robotics and human-robot interaction.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Social Media Agency Robot for Elderly People14 citations · 2018
- 2SNS Agency Robot for Elderly People Realizing Rich Media Communication13 citations · 2018
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- 4SNS Agency Robot for Elderly People Using External Cloud-Based Services5 citations · 2017
- 5Bilingual SNS Agency Robot for Person with Disability4 citations · 2019
- 6Shopping Refugees Support Robot with SNS Agency Function4 citations · 2019
- 7Service-Oriented Software Design Model for Communication Robot2 citations · 2020
- 8Stroke Signs Detection System by SNS Agency Robot2 citations · 2020