Responsible Agentic & Physical AI with Humanity in the HEART

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I am a Senior Researcher with the Human-Evolving AI & Robotics Team (HEART) at AIST’s Integrated Research Center for Wellbeing.

My work begins by empathizing with human and planetary needs. Then, I translate these insights into sustainable, high-impact solutions.

I believe the true value of intelligent systems lies not in their capacity to automate tasks, optimize processes, or learn from interactions, but in their ability to enhance human well-being and safeguard our collective environment.

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Designing intelligent systems that are Safe, Ethical, and Viable.

My research moves beyond simply developing intelligent systems capable of acting, learning, and collaborating. I focus on the socio-technical alignment of AI and robotics, ensuring that every agent is socially accepted, ethically grounded, and meets the three pillars of impactful design: Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability.

Physical AI
01 — The Body (Embodiment)

Physical AI

AI that touches and moves stuff in the real world.

02 — The Brain (Cognition)

Agentic AI

AI that decides what to do next and does it.

03 — The Heart (Ethics)

People-Centric

AI that works with you, not just for you.

Humanity in the Core

Featured Projects (in construction)

Sustainability

ROBOCYCLE

A physical dual-arm robotic platform integrating UR5e and xArm7 robots for PET-oriented waste sorting.

ROS 2 Manipulation
Well-Being

Axobotl

Evaluating social robots for supporting concentration and emotional well-being in hybrid work environments.

Social HRI User Study

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Internships Technical Training Research Assistant

Pioneering Agentic & Physical AI.

We invite motivated Graduate and Undergraduate students to contribute to the intersection of Physical AI, Agentic AI, and Social Robotics.

Application Instructions

Inquiries open for 2026-2027