Reiko Yuasa

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Reiko Yuasa’s research bridges robotics and human-computer interaction, with a focus on safety and communication. Her early work in robotics includes the “Preliminary Design and Feasibility Study of a 6-Degree of Freedom Robot for Excavation of Unexploded Landmine” (2005, 13 citations), a foundational contribution to humanitarian demining that explores robotic manipulation in hazardous environments. More recently, Yuasa has shifted toward dialogue systems, investigating “Intervention in Parallel Conversations” (2023, 5 citations). This work addresses the challenge of enabling dialogue systems to manage simultaneous conversations with multiple users, proposing a framework for efficient human-robot cooperation in multi-party settings. While her citation counts are modest, Yuasa’s trajectory demonstrates a commitment to solving real-world problems—from physical safety in landmine clearance to social coordination in conversational AI. Her research reflects a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining mechanical design with computational linguistics, and her recent work signals growing interest in adaptive, context-aware systems. Yuasa’s contributions are particularly relevant for researchers exploring human-robot collaboration and assistive technologies.