Daiki Sato

NTT (Japan), Kyushu Institute of Technology

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Daiki Sato is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and bio-inspired micro-robotics. His work centers on two distinct yet innovative domains: affective haptic communication and high-speed insect-scale manipulation. In his most cited work, "Affective Touch Robots with Changing Textures and Movements" (2020, 8 citations), Sato explores how non-anthropomorphic tabletop robots can convey emotions through dynamic texture modules and movement patterns, advancing the field of tactile emotional expression in human-robot interaction. This research offers a novel framework for designing robots that communicate affect without relying on human-like features. In parallel, Sato’s earlier work, "Dynamic Behavior of Running Insect Activated by High-Speed Microdroplets Manipulation" (2018, 2 citations), introduces a groundbreaking high-speed robotic system that uses inkjet-based microdroplet ejection to precisely control and study the locomotion of running insects like ants. By achieving 100 μm droplets at 3 m/s, this system opens new avenues for entomology and micro-robotics. Though early in his career, Sato’s dual focus on emotional haptics and high-speed bio-robotics demonstrates a creative, interdisciplinary approach with significant potential for future impact in both social robotics and biological research.