Yu-Ying He
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Yu-Ying He is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, affective computing, and traditional performing arts. Her work focuses on designing emotionally expressive robot motions by drawing inspiration from classical Japanese puppetry, particularly the UNESCO-recognized Bunraku tradition. In her most-cited study (2021, 4 citations), He characterized the 3D "squash and stretch" motion principles from Bunraku puppet plays and implemented them in a life-size humanoid robot with unique mechanical structures. This groundbreaking approach applies the traditional *jo-ha-kyu* (beginning-break-rapid) dramatic pacing to robotic movement, enabling robots to convey nuanced emotional states through non-verbal motion alone. Her research bridges centuries-old performance aesthetics with modern robotics, offering a novel framework for making humanoid interactions more intuitive and emotionally resonant. By translating the subtle, lifelike gestures of Bunraku—often described as "one of the most beautiful motions in the world"—into programmable robotic behaviors, He is advancing the field of affective human-robot interaction and opening new possibilities for culturally-informed robot design.
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