Tomohito Kuroda

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Tomohito Kuroda is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in non-verbal communication and behavioral psychology. His work centers on how robotic body gestures influence human acceptance and compliance, bridging the gap between machine expression and social influence. Kuroda’s major contribution lies in his empirical investigation of gesture-based behavior induction, where he demonstrated that a robot’s expressive movements can significantly shape people’s willingness to follow its encouragement or requests. His most-cited paper, "Effectiveness of Body Gesture Expression for Behavior Inducing" (2022, 3 citations), is a foundational study that combines subjective questionnaires with objective biosensor data—including heartbeat and brain activity—to reveal the underlying physiological and cognitive mechanisms of acceptance. This interdisciplinary approach, merging robotics with psychophysiology, marks a notable achievement in the field. Though early in his citation impact, Kuroda’s work is gaining traction for its practical implications in designing more persuasive and socially adept robots for healthcare, education, and service settings. His research offers compelling insights for students and researchers exploring the subtle art of robotic social influence.