Hideyuki Haraguchi
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About
Hideyuki Haraguchi is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with a focused mission to dismantle employment barriers through technology. His core work centers on developing and validating innovative, group-based online job interview training programs that leverage virtual robots and computer graphics. Haraguchi’s major contributions include pioneering tele-operated robotic systems designed to enhance communication skills while maintaining social distancing—a critical adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic. His most cited paper (23 citations) demonstrates the efficacy of a virtual robot training program for online interviews, directly addressing a pressing need as remote hiring became standard. Further impactful work (17 citations) showcases how two tele-operated robots can sustain social skill development even when physical proximity is impossible. Haraguchi’s research uniquely integrates self-administered questionnaires to improve robots’ ability to estimate the emotional states of individuals with ASD, leading to more natural human-robot interactions. By providing evidence-based, scalable solutions that can be deployed at home, his work is not only highly cited but also profoundly practical, offering tangible pathways to employment and social inclusion for neurodiverse populations.
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