Makoto Itoh
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Makoto Itoh is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and cross-cultural robotics, with a focus on trust dynamics in high-stakes environments. His most-cited work, "Cross-cultural trust of robot peacekeepers as a function of dialog, appearance, responsibilities, and onboard weapons" (2020, 4 citations), explores how cultural differences shape human acceptance of autonomous systems in military and peacekeeping contexts. This study is pivotal for understanding how factors like robot dialog style, physical design, and weapon integration influence trust across diverse populations. Itoh’s contributions are particularly significant for the design of socially aware robots that must operate in sensitive, international settings. His research bridges engineering and social science, offering actionable insights for developers of autonomous systems in defense and public safety. Though his citation count is modest, the interdisciplinary nature of his work—combining robotics, psychology, and ethics—positions him as a key voice in the emerging field of culturally adaptive human-robot trust. Itoh’s findings are increasingly relevant as nations deploy robots in collaborative peacekeeping missions, making his research a foundation for future studies on global human-robot coexistence.
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