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Total Citations
174
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About
Masutomo Miyao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and clinical psychology, whose work focuses on leveraging robotic platforms to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His major contributions center on designing and evaluating tele-operated and autonomous robots—ranging from desktop humanoid to highly realistic android robots—as therapeutic tools for improving social communication. Miyao’s most cited study (54 citations) explores robot appearance preferences among high-functioning individuals with ASD, providing foundational insights for therapeutic robot design. He has demonstrated that indirect conversation via robots can reduce social anxiety and facilitate daily life guidance, while his work on android robots shows promise for enhancing facial expression recognition and expressivity. Notably, his 2019 study on gaze aversion in adolescents with ASD found that consecutive interactions with an android robot could relax avoidance behaviors. With over 170 cumulative citations across his key papers, Miyao’s research offers compelling evidence that carefully designed robotic intermediaries can bridge communication gaps, making him a leading voice in socially assistive robotics for neurodiverse populations.
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