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Yusei Matsuo is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focused mission to improve elderly health and well-being through robotic companionship. His core research areas include health promotion support systems, robot partner design, and the application of Frankl’s psychology to encourage voluntary action. Matsuo’s major contribution lies in developing robot partners that serve as motivational instructors for elderly individuals, helping them maintain physical activity and daily health routines. His most cited work, “A Health Promotion Support System for Increasing Motivation Using a Robot Partner” (14 citations), introduces a system where robots not only guide exercises but also adapt to each person’s motivation level. He further advanced this field by integrating emotional models for natural communication and self-efficacy estimation to personalize interventions. Matsuo’s innovative application of Frankl’s psychology—emphasizing meaning and value as drivers of action—sets his work apart, offering a philosophical depth to robotic caregiving. With a total of over 30 citations across his key papers, Matsuo’s research is steadily gaining recognition for its practical, human-centered approach to assistive robotics. His work holds significant promise for addressing the challenges of an aging society, making him a notable figure in socially assistive robotics.