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31
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About
Yukiko Horikawa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-machine collaboration, and social inclusion. Her work focuses on developing cybernetic avatar (CA) platforms—tele-operated robots and CG agents—that enable active social participation for individuals hindered by age, physical or cognitive state, appearance, or gender. Her most cited paper (2023, 11 citations) proposes this transformative concept, addressing barriers exacerbated by COVID-19. Horikawa also advances cloud networked robotics, extending functional service standards for autonomous mobility in social environments (2017, 9 citations). She tackles real-world deployment challenges with a transient-goal driven communication-aware navigation strategy for large human-populated spaces like malls and airports (2018, 7 citations). Notably, her comparative psychological evaluation of avatar robots in Dubai and Japan (2025, 3 citations) reveals cross-cultural perceptions of robotics. Horikawa’s work on intelligent systems creating co-experience knowledge through human-machine “harmonious” collaboration (2015) underscores her commitment to wisdom computing. With a cumulative impact of over 30 citations, her research is vital for designing inclusive, culturally-aware robotic systems that empower diverse populations in everyday life.
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- 1Cybernetic Avatar Platform for Supporting Social Activities of All People11 citations · 2023
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