Masataka Katagiri

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Masataka Katagiri is a leading voice in the socio-technical study of robotics and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the relational dynamics between humans and machines. His most influential work, "The development of aged care robots in Japan as a varied process" (2020, 18 citations), offers a critical, nuanced perspective on how cultural, institutional, and political factors shape the design and deployment of care robots in Japan. Rather than viewing robotic care as a monolithic technological fix, Katagiri reveals it as a contested, context-dependent process—a contribution that has shaped debates in Science and Technology Studies (STS) and gerontechnology. More recently, his chapter "On the Possibility of Interaction Between Humans and AI/Robots: From a Relational Approach" (2024) extends this relational framework, arguing that meaningful human-machine interaction is not merely a technical achievement but a socially constructed, evolving relationship. Katagiri’s work stands out for its interdisciplinary rigor, bridging STS, social robotics, and Japanese studies. His research is essential reading for scholars and students interested in how societies negotiate the integration of intelligent systems into everyday life, especially in aging populations.