Keita Nakatani

Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International

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Keita Nakatani is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in developing information-providing robots for real-world environments. His most impactful work, the 2015 field trial of an information-providing robot in a shopping mall (48 citations), demonstrated how autonomous robots can effectively engage with the public by moving through crowded spaces, distributing flyers, and initiating information services when people show interest. This study provided critical insights into the practical deployment of service robots in commercial settings. Nakatani’s complementary 2015 paper, "What should we know to develop an information robot?" (7 citations), systematically identified the essential knowledge domains required for designing effective information robots, addressing both what these robots should know and what actions they should perform. By investigating the expertise of human information staff and public expectations, this work laid foundational principles for the field. Nakatani’s contributions bridge the gap between theoretical robotics and real-world application, offering valuable guidance for researchers and engineers developing socially interactive robots for public spaces.