Norikazu MORISAKI
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Norikazu Morisaki is a researcher in robotics and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the design and evaluation of animal-like locomotion in quadrupedal robots. His most-cited work, “Gait Generation and Impression Evaluation for Animal Type Quadrupedal Robot” (2012, 4 citations), explores how gait patterns in robots like AIBO can influence human perception and emotional response. Morisaki’s major contribution lies in developing gait generation methods that produce more “animal-like” movements, which he demonstrates evoke greater feelings of familiarity and affinity in users compared to standard gaits. Through impression evaluation experiments, he systematically analyzes how different composite motions affect human sensibility, providing concrete guidelines for generating emotionally resonant robot behaviors. This work is particularly relevant to the field of robot-assisted therapy, where a robot’s perceived naturalness and expressiveness are critical for effective human engagement. By bridging robotics and affective computing, Morisaki’s research offers valuable insights into designing robots that are not only functionally capable but also socially and emotionally attuned to their users.
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