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Noboru Kuno is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics, with a primary focus on developing holistic, agent-based AI systems. His work challenges the prevailing reductionist approach in AI research, advocating instead for integrated architectures that can perceive, reason, and act in open-world environments. Kuno’s most significant contribution is the conceptualization of “Agent AI,” a framework that moves beyond static, task-specific models toward dynamic, interactive systems capable of general intelligence. His landmark 2024 position paper, which has already garnered 9 citations, calls for a paradigm shift in AI development, emphasizing the fusion of large foundation models with embodied, goal-directed behavior. In a complementary 2024 paper (4 citations), Kuno introduced the Interactive Agent Foundation Model, a novel multi-task training paradigm that enables agents to learn and adapt across diverse applications. This work represents a critical step toward creating AI that can seamlessly interact with humans and complex environments. Kuno’s research is particularly notable for its forward-looking vision, positioning him as a key voice in the next generation of AI systems that prioritize adaptability, interaction, and holistic intelligence over narrow specialization.