Mutsuhiro Nakashige

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About

Mutsuhiro Nakashige is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, embodied communication, and interactive media. His most significant contribution is the development of **InterActor**, a speech-driven embodied interactive actor that generates expressive, coherent body motions and actions in real-time from speech input. Designed to function as both a speaker and a listener, InterActor serves as an electronic media version of a human interlocutor, aiming to activate and enhance human interaction and communication. This foundational work, first published in 2004, has garnered **114 citations**, establishing it as a key reference in the field of embodied conversational agents. More recently, Nakashige has explored asymmetric remote gaming with his **Duality Board** platform, which integrates mobile robots and digital twins to allow users of vastly different skill levels to play together—a design challenge highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While this work is still emerging, it demonstrates his ongoing commitment to creating inclusive, interactive systems that bridge physical and digital spaces. Nakashige’s research continues to influence how technology can mediate and enrich human connection.