Y. Murofushi
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About
Y. Murofushi is a researcher in human-robot interaction and visual psychophysics, with a focus on designing socially engaging robotic systems that mimic minimal human-like behaviors. Their key contributions include the development of the "shugo-robot," a guardian-spirit-inspired virtual face robot that autonomously follows its master using laser sensors and performs greeting behaviors by gazing at the master's acquaintances. This work, published in 2013, explores how minimal anthropomorphic features can foster human-robot symbiosis. Murofushi also investigated how perceived direction in human, robot, and point-light walkers is modulated by head direction, contributing to our understanding of motion perception in social robotics. While their citation counts are modest (3 and 2 citations respectively), these studies represent foundational steps in designing robots that integrate seamlessly into human social environments through subtle, non-verbal cues. Murofushi's work bridges visual psychophysics and robotics, offering insights into how even minimal human-like attributes can enhance robot acceptance and interaction in everyday settings.
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