Yosuke Horiba
Papers
2
Total Citations
6
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About
Yosuke Horiba explores the intersection of robotics, human perception, and dexterous manipulation, with key contributions in human-robot interaction and deformable object control. His work on the uncanny valley effect investigates how artificial agent kinematics influence human affinity, introducing the concept of “integrated jerk” as a measurable indicator of perceived naturalness in motion. Through laptop and virtual reality experiments involving index finger movements during two-digit grasping, Horiba demonstrates that subtle kinematic qualities—beyond mere appearance—shape emotional and cognitive responses to robots and virtual agents. This research offers practical insights for designing more socially acceptable artificial beings. In parallel, Horiba addresses the challenge of manipulating deformable objects, specifically dynamic string manipulation using robotic manipulators. By modeling a string as a rigid body link with passive joints and developing parameter identification and control strategies, he advances capabilities for housekeeping and care robots. Though his most-cited papers each hold 3 citations, their interdisciplinary nature bridges robotics, biomechanics, and psychology, laying groundwork for more intuitive and acceptable robotic systems. Horiba’s work is particularly relevant for researchers in human-robot interaction, haptics, and assistive robotics.
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