Tomotaka Takahashi
Waseda University, The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University
Papers
6
Total Citations
112
H-Index
4
About
Tomotaka Takahashi is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on how people perceive and respond to different robot types, particularly humanoid robots. His work bridges robotics, psychology, and cross-cultural studies, examining how appearance and behavior shape human perceptions during first encounters and short-term interactions. Takahashi’s most cited study (52 citations) directly compares android, humanoid, and non-biomimetic robots, revealing critical insights into design preferences and user expectations. His cross-cultural research (35 citations) between Japan and Australia highlights how cultural context influences both active participants and bystanders in robot interactions. Beyond perception studies, Takahashi contributed to the RoboCup community, developing fully autonomous humanoid robots with advanced sensing capabilities. He has also explored the philosophical distinction between being a “robot designer” versus a “robot creator,” emphasizing the need for lifelike motion and friendly appearance to foster natural human-robot communication. With a career spanning technical development and user-centered design, Takahashi’s work continues to inform how robots are built to engage, comfort, and collaborate with people across the globe.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Perception of a humanoid robot: A cross-cultural comparison35 citations · 2015
- 3Changes in perception of a small humanoid robot17 citations · 2015
- 4TeamOSAKA A (Kid size) Team Description Paper4 citations · 2007
- 5Robot Designer or Robot Creator2 citations · 2007
- 6VisiON NEXTA: Fully autonomous humanoid robot2 citations · 2005