Takayuki Kanda
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Kyoto Seika University, KRI, Kyoto University, Robotics Research (United States), Japan Science and Technology Agency, Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of Kyoto, Research Organization of Information and Systems, University of California San Diego, Wakayama University, Kyoto University of Education, The University of Osaka, Keihin (Japan), Western Laboratories (United States), Keio University, Human Computer Interaction (Switzerland), Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics
Papers
367
Total Citations
19,240
H-Index
72
About
Takayuki Kanda is a pioneering researcher in social robotics and human-robot interaction, whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how humans — particularly children — form relationships with robots in everyday settings. Best known for deploying robots in real-world environments such as elementary schools and shopping malls, Kanda has bridged the gap between laboratory research and genuine social contexts, demonstrating that robots can function as meaningful social partners and peer tutors. Among his most influential contributions is a rigorous body of work measuring and predicting human attitudes toward robots, including the development of validated psychological scales for assessing anxiety and negative attitudes — work that has collectively accumulated over 1,300 citations and become foundational methodology in the field. His landmark field trials, including a two-month study in an elementary school, revealed critical insights into long-term human-robot relationships. Kanda has also explored nuanced questions around children's moral and social bonds with humanoid robots, cultural influences on robot acceptance, and how robots can naturally initiate conversation in public spaces. With his co-authored volume *Social Robotics* and a citation portfolio exceeding 4,300 across his top works, Kanda stands as one of the field's most impactful and enduring voices.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 3Measurement of negative attitudes toward robots465 citations · 2006
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- 7Footing in human-robot conversations385 citations · 2009
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- 9Social Robotics345 citations · 2016
- 10How to approach humans?300 citations · 2009