Papers
4
Total Citations
21
H-Index
3
About
Azumi Ueno is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in designing robotic systems that replicate the tactile and emotional nuances of human-to-human physical contact. Her work centers on the development of highly realistic artificial hands and forearms that achieve both “active touch” functions—such as handshakes—and “passive touch” reproducibility, enabling robots to provide comforting, stress-relieving physical contact. Ueno’s most cited paper, “Touching a Human or a Robot? Investigating Human-likeness of a Soft Warm Artificial Hand” (2020, 8 citations), explores how soft, warm materials can blur the line between human and machine touch. She has also investigated how non-humanoid robots can acquire anthropomorphic impressions through interaction with humanoid robots, broadening the design space for social robotics. Though her citation counts are modest, her contributions are foundational to the emerging field of haptic human-robot interaction. Ueno’s work holds significant promise for applications in therapy, elder care, and stress reduction, where the quality of physical contact is paramount.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4