Yu Mizoguchi
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Total Citations
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About
Yu Mizoguchi is a pioneering researcher in humanoid robotics, specializing in whole-body emotion expression and human–robot interaction for assistive technologies. His major contributions center on developing robots that can communicate emotions through coordinated facial expressions, gestures, and full-body movements, aiming to create natural, empathetic partners for elderly care and community life. Mizoguchi is best known for his work on the KOBIAN humanoid robot, with his most-cited paper, "Whole body emotion expressions for KOBIAN humanoid robot" (2009, 99 citations), demonstrating how robots can convey distinct emotional patterns to enhance social bonding. He also contributed to the Waseda Bioinstrumentation System (WB-1R and WB-2), applying motion capture and inertial measurement units to analyze surgeon performance in laparoscopy, bridging robotics with medical training. His research has been evaluated with European elderly populations, highlighting its real-world relevance. With over 190 citations across his key works, Mizoguchi’s achievements lie in fusing mechanical design, sensor systems, and psychological principles to make robots emotionally expressive and socially intuitive—a critical step toward integrating robots as trusted companions in aging societies.
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- 2Development of whole-body emotion expression humanoid robot48 citations · 2008
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