Yasuaki NAKAMURA

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Yasuaki Nakamura is a pioneering researcher in the intersection of human emotion, design, and robotics, with a primary focus on Kansei Engineering—the study of how products and technologies evoke psychological and emotional responses. His most influential work critically examines the conceptual foundations of therapeutic robots, analyzing how these devices are framed and marketed to users. By applying statistical methods to website content, Nakamura identified key emotional and functional keywords that shape public perception and acceptance of therapeutic robotics. This foundational study, though modest in citation count, has provided a crucial framework for understanding user-centered design in assistive and therapeutic technologies. His contributions bridge the gap between engineering and affective science, offering designers and engineers a systematic approach to embedding emotional intelligence into robotic systems. Nakamura’s work is especially valuable for students and researchers exploring human-robot interaction, emotional design, and the role of semantics in technology adoption. His research continues to influence how therapeutic robots are conceptualized, developed, and communicated to the public.