Yuichiro Yoshikawa
Japan Science and Technology Agency, The University of Osaka, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Toneyama National Hospital, JST Mfg(Japan), Osaka University of Economics, Human Computer Interaction (Switzerland), Robotics Research (United States), Museum of Japanese Art Yamato Bunkakan, Kanazawa University, Osaka Health Science University, Maebashi Institute of Technology, Yokkaichi University, Osaka University of Commerce, ARCH Development Corporation, Osaka City University
Papers
163
Total Citations
3,675
H-Index
31
About
Yuichiro Yoshikawa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cognitive developmental robotics, social robotics, and human-robot interaction. His work has fundamentally shaped how scientists understand and engineer robots capable of human-like social cognition and learning. His landmark 2009 survey on Cognitive Developmental Robotics (CDR), cited over 546 times, established a foundational framework for using physical embodiment and developmental principles to synthetically construct higher cognitive functions in machines — a paradigm that has influenced a generation of researchers. Yoshikawa's engineering contributions are equally notable, including the development of CB2, a biomimetic child robot designed as a platform for studying cognitive development. His research has progressively expanded into deep reinforcement learning for social intelligence, responsive gaze systems, and intrinsically motivated learning in real-world settings. Perhaps most impactful is his applied work helping individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), demonstrating that robotic interventions can meaningfully improve joint attention and nonverbal communication skills, including job interview preparation. With multiple papers exceeding 70–100 citations, Yoshikawa's scholarship bridges fundamental robotics science with urgent human needs, making him an indispensable figure for students exploring socially intelligent and therapeutically purposeful robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Cognitive Developmental Robotics: A Survey546 citations · 2009
- 2CB2: A child robot with biomimetic body for cognitive developmental robotics133 citations · 2007
- 3Robot gains social intelligence through multimodal deep reinforcement learning111 citations · 2016
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- 5Responsive robot gaze to interaction partner95 citations · 2006
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- 8Continuous Hospitality with Social Robots at a hotel73 citations · 2020
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