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Human Computer Interaction Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in human computer interaction in japan
203 professors found
Kobe University
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Ergonomics
Human-computer Interaction
Haptic
Tactile Sensing
Assistant Professor
KAIST
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Computer Graphics
Human-computer Interaction
Virtual Reality
Mixed Reality
Konan University
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Ergonomics
Virtual Reality
Human-computer Interaction
Mixed Reality
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Social Psychology
Conversational Agents
Nonverbal Communication
Human-computer Interaction
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Ergonomics
Mobile Robotics
Human-computer Interaction
Embodied Cognition
Professor
Tamagawa University
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Human-computer Interaction
Mobile Robotics
Virtual Reality
Assistant Professor
Tohoku University
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Ergonomics
Human-computer Interaction
Mobile Robotics
Motor Imagery
Associate Professor
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Human-computer Interaction
Mobile Robotics
Social Robotics
Professor
Kobe University
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Industrial Automation
Collaborative Robotics
Mobile Robotics
Haptic
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Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Research Interests
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Kyushu University
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Computational Neuroscience
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University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Cognitive Neuroscience
Virtual Reality
Embodied Cognition
Proprioception
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