Tatsuo Arai
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About
Tatsuo Arai has established a distinctive research presence at the intersection of human-robot interaction, cognitive psychology, and systems science. His most recognized contribution is the 2016 development of a Japanese version of psychological scales to measure anthropomorphism — the tendency humans have to attribute human-like qualities to non-human entities. This work, which has accumulated 18 citations, made a meaningful methodological advance by adapting and reconciling two prominent Western frameworks — scales measuring agency/experience and uniquely human characteristics — for a Japanese cultural context, revealing culturally specific factors that shape subjective anthropomorphism. This line of research has important implications for robot design, human-computer interaction, and cross-cultural psychology. Arai has also contributed to the broader field of systems and human science, with involvement in the 2003 International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Dependability (SSR2003), reflecting an interest in decision-making under uncertainty and the management of complex, dynamic systems. While his citation profile is emerging, his work bridges cultural psychology and applied technology in ways that are increasingly relevant as humanoid robotics and AI continue to advance globally.
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