Papers
7
Total Citations
226
H-Index
5
About
Yoshihiro Kuroki is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges human-robot interaction, automation, and intelligent actuation. His research centers on three key areas: driving automation and the sense of agency, bipedal entertainment robotics, and compliant robot control using advanced torque sensors. Kuroki’s most influential contribution is his 2019 study on “The Sense of Agency in Driving Automation” (79 citations), which critically examines how human drivers perceive control and responsibility when sharing driving tasks with automated systems—a foundational insight for designing trustworthy autonomous vehicles. Earlier, he led the development of Sony’s Dream Robot (SDR-3X), a small biped entertainment robot (75 citations), introducing the Intelligent Servo Actuator (ISA) and trine-actuator components that enabled dynamic, lifelike motion. His work on Cr-N alloy thin-film torque sensors (54 citations) revolutionized compliant robot joints, allowing human-support robots to interact safely and adaptively. Kuroki’s innovations have shaped both entertainment robotics and human-centered automation, earning him recognition for creating robots that are not only technically advanced but also socially engaging. His research continues to influence safe, intuitive human-robot collaboration.
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Top Papers
- 1The Sense of Agency in Driving Automation79 citations · 2019
- 2A Small Biped Entertainment Robot75 citations · 2002
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- 4Sensor system of a small biped entertainment robot9 citations · 2004
- 5SAFETY DESIGN FOR SMALL BIPED-WALKING HOME-ENTERTAINMENT ROBOT SDR-4XII5 citations · 2007
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- 7A Small Biped Entertainment Robot Creating Attractive Applications2 citations · 2006