Masashi Okudaira

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Masashi Okudaira is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and motion-based communication, best known for conceptualizing **MotionMedia**—a paradigm he defines as the “fifth medium” of communication, alongside audio, text, images, and video. His core research focuses on enabling rich, physical interaction between humans and robots over networks, particularly through the development of the **Motion Data Description Language (MDDL)** based on eXtensible Markup Language (XML). This language allows robots and software avatars to share and understand motion control data seamlessly, laying the groundwork for a ubiquitous robot society. Okudaira’s most cited work (2002, 9 citations) introduces this platform, while his innovative concept of **Audio-MotionMedia** (2003, 7 citations) embeds robot control signals directly into audio streams, enabling synchronized, rich communication without dedicated data channels. His contributions have influenced network robotics and physical media sharing, with applications in teleoperation and interactive services. Though his citation counts are modest, Okudaira’s forward-looking ideas on motion as a communicative medium remain foundational for researchers exploring embodied interaction and networked robotic systems.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Development of Motion Data Description Language for Robots Based on eXtensible Markup Language - Realization of Better Understanding and Communication via Networks

   9 citations · 2002
2. 2
   Rich communication with audio-controlled network robot. Proposal of "Audio-MotionMedia"

   7 citations · 2003
3. 3
   Development of motion data description language for robots based on eXtensible Markup Language - realization of better understanding and communication via networks

   7 citations · 2003
4. 4
   A Proposal of MotionMedia Contents Sharing via Audio and its Application to Network Communication Services

   2 citations · 2005

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