Naonori Akiya
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Total Citations
190
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About
Naonori Akiya is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on service robots in hospitality and elderly care. Akiya’s work critically examines how robots reshape human labor, most notably through a landmark study of the world’s first robot hotel (69 citations), which revealed that automation often transforms tasks rather than eliminating entire jobs—a key insight for understanding AI’s real-world impact. In parallel, Akiya has made foundational contributions to assistive robotics for senior care, using sociological analysis of naturalistic human interactions to develop helper robots that respond to verbal and non-verbal requests. A 2007 study on prior-to-request and request behaviors in elderly day care (53 citations) remains a touchstone for designing robots that navigate multiparty social settings. With over 130 citations across their most-cited works, Akiya’s research bridges empirical observation and technological development, offering a nuanced view of how robots can augment—rather than simply replace—human work in caregiving and service industries.
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Top Papers
- 1Analysis of robot hotel: Reconstruction of works with robots69 citations · 2017
- 2What is Real Risk and Benefit on Work with Robots?61 citations · 2017
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