Masato Nagahiro

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Masato Nagahiro is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and accessible technology, with a focus on enabling disabled individuals to control multiple robotic avatars simultaneously. His major contributions center on the concept of parallel embodiment—the ability for a single person to operate several robotic avatars at once, extending their physical and social reach. In his landmark 2023 study, “I am both here and there,” Nagahiro demonstrated how disabled workers in a café could successfully manage multiple avatars, leveraging their unique skills to perform complex tasks. This work, which has garnered 30 citations, broke new ground by moving beyond laboratory settings to real-world applications, directly involving disabled participants. His 2022 implementation of a parallel avatar system further showed that remote workers with disabilities could multitask effectively, achieving unprecedented levels of accessibility and independence. Nagahiro’s research challenges traditional assumptions about embodiment and labor, offering a transformative vision where technology bridges physical limitations. His work has been recognized for its practical impact, inspiring new approaches to inclusive design and remote work. By centering disabled voices and real-world contexts, Nagahiro continues to shape the future of assistive robotics and human augmentation.