Received Best Paper Awards at ACM ASSETS 2002 and 2009; Won an achievement award from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2011; Member of the IBM Academy of Technology and ACM; Published multiple books on topics such as accessibility technology and text entry systems.
Research Experience
Conducting research and development in accessibility technology at IBM Research; Leading the NavCog project aimed at realizing a barrier-free society; Collaborating with the Cognitive Assistant Lab. at Carnegie Mellon University.
Education
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Background
Since 1999, at IBM Research, focusing on accessibility research to improve lives, particularly for those with disabilities. My work, recognized by an h-index of 34 and an i10-index of 90, spans developing technologies like a web accessibility tools to an autonomous navigation robot, emphasizing human-centered AI. Also, an Executive Director at Miraikan, shaping the approach to inspiring innovation and understanding in science and technology.
Miscellany
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