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Tatsuya Yamazaki is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and smart home environments, whose work bridges the gap between robotic companions and intelligent living spaces. His key research areas include ubiquitous computing, sensor networks for human-environment interaction, and assistive robotics for aging societies. Yamazaki’s most significant contribution is his groundbreaking 16-day experiment with a home robot companion in the “Ubiquitous Home” environment, where he analyzed conversation logs and video footage to understand long-term human-robot relationships—a study that has garnered 27 citations and remains foundational in the field. He developed the first integrated server platform for structuring people and environmental information to support robotic services in public spaces, and proposed sensor networks that enable robots to interpret nonverbal cues like eye-contact and spatial distance. His work extends to low-gravity planet rover remote operation systems and cognitive exercise evaluation systems for the elderly, reflecting his commitment to both terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications. With over 60 citations across his most-cited papers, Yamazaki’s research has shaped how we design robots as cohabitants rather than mere tools, advancing smart home technologies that support independent living for aging populations.