Hiroyoshi Kidokoro
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Hiroyoshi Kidokoro is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, best known for his groundbreaking work on the darker side of child-robot relationships. His most influential study, "Why do children abuse robots?" (2016, 95 citations), fundamentally challenged the field by documenting and analyzing instances of children verbally and physically abusing a social robot in a public shopping mall. Through field observations and interviews, Kidokoro revealed that such behavior often stemmed from curiosity, boredom, or a desire to test the robot's boundaries, rather than simple malice. This work opened a critical new avenue of research into robot abuse, ethical design, and the social dynamics of human-robot encounters. Kidokoro’s contributions are vital for understanding how robots should be designed to withstand and respond to negative interactions, especially in unsupervised public spaces. His research continues to influence studies on robot safety, child development, and the ethical deployment of autonomous social agents, making him a key voice in ensuring that robots can coexist safely and positively with humans, particularly children.
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- 1Why do children abuse robots?95 citations · 2016