Kensuke Koda
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About
Kensuke Koda is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on how teleoperated androids shape human communication and social presence. His work centers on the design and deployment of Telenoid, a minimalist tele-operated humanoid robot, to explore how artificial forms can convey a sense of shared space and emotional connection across distances. Koda’s most influential study, “Exploring the Natural Reaction of Young and Aged Person with Telenoid in a Real World” (2011, 103 citations), demonstrates the robot’s impact on both shopping mall visitors and elderly participants, revealing its potential for intergenerational communication. He further investigated Telenoid’s role in education, examining how it affects classroom dynamics among schoolchildren (2012, 25 citations). Notably, Koda also draws inspiration from ancient artifacts, such as the Dogū figurines, to inform avatar design, arguing that historically resonant forms can enhance our sense of co-presence (2013, 10 citations). His interdisciplinary approach—bridging robotics, cognitive science, and cultural history—offers fresh insights into how minimal design can evoke powerful social responses, making his work essential for researchers in telepresence and assistive robotics.
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