Papers
14
Total Citations
361
H-Index
10
About
Jiro Shimaya is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on using robotic systems to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and enhance social communication. His most influential work, with 110 citations, demonstrates how robotic interventions can improve joint attention in children with ASD, a critical skill for social development. Shimaya has also pioneered the use of tele-operated and desktop humanoid robots as indirect communication tools, showing that adolescents with ASD engage more readily in conversation when mediated by a robot, as evidenced in studies with 35 and 25 citations. Beyond clinical applications, he explores the psychology of human-robot relationships, investigating how people perceive robot minds and attribute responsibility in failures (12 and 11 citations), and whether individuals prefer disclosing personal topics to robots over humans (41 and 19 citations). His innovative robot counseling system and collaborative lecture robot (10 citations) further highlight his versatility. With over 300 total citations across his top papers, Shimaya’s work bridges robotics, psychology, and assistive technology, offering transformative insights into how robots can serve as social catalysts and confidants.
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- 8Mind perception and causal attribution for failure in a game with a robot12 citations · 2019
- 9Anthropomorphism-based causal and responsibility attributions to robots11 citations · 2023
- 10Active Participation in Lectures via a Collaboratively Controlled Robot10 citations · 2020