Soya Eguchi

Keio University Shonan Fujisawa, Keio University

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Soya Eguchi is a pioneering researcher in the field of additive manufacturing and human-robot interaction, with a focus on creating adaptive, physically evolving systems. Their key research areas include growable robotics, multi-material 3D printing, and socially interactive autonomous vehicles. Eguchi’s most notable contribution is the concept of “Additive-Additive-Manufacturing,” a groundbreaking approach that allows materials to be added directly onto pre-existing 3D-printed objects, enabling robots to physically grow and reconfigure over time. This work, published in 2018, has garnered 5 citations and represents a paradigm shift in how we think about robotic morphology and fabrication. In 2019, Eguchi extended these principles to autonomous vehicles, developing morphing car designs using multi-material 3D printing that can change shape to communicate intent and enhance social interaction with pedestrians. This research, also with 5 citations, bridges engineering and social robotics, addressing the critical challenge of trust and communication in autonomous systems. Eguchi’s work stands out for its visionary integration of manufacturing innovation with real-world applications, laying the groundwork for a future where machines can adapt their physical form to better serve and interact with humans.