Responsible Agentic & Physical AI with Humanity in the HEART

I serve as a Senior Researcher on the Human-Evolving AI & Robotics Research Team (HEART) within the Integrated Research Center for Wellbeing at AIST.

My research begins with empathizing with and understanding human and planetary needs, using these insights to propose sustainable solutions.

I believe the true value of intelligent systems lies in their capacity to enhance human well-being and safeguard the 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