T. Otsuka

Kyoto University, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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T. Otsuka is a pioneering researcher in the field of human-robot musical interaction, exploring how machines can collaborate with human performers in real time. His work focuses on developing adaptive synchronization systems that allow robots to respond to human tempo variations, effectively enabling duets between humans and machines. In his most cited paper, "Robot musical accompaniment: integrating audio and visual cues for real-time synchronization with a human flutist" (2010, 34 citations), Otsuka addressed the challenge of creating a robotic accompanist that could follow a human musician’s expressive timing—a significant step toward solving the problem of solo practice for ensemble pieces. He further advanced this work with "Human-robot ensemble between robot thereminist and human percussionist using coupled oscillator model" (2010, 17 citations), introducing a novel method for synchronization based on coupled oscillators. Otsuka also contributed to telepresence robotics with his concept of the Physical Agent System (PAS), a tele-operated autonomous robot designed to support remote collaboration. His research sits at the intersection of robotics, music, and human-computer interaction, demonstrating how robots can become sensitive, responsive ensemble partners.