Dr. Hirotaka Osawa is an assistant professor in University of Tsukuba. His research field is in human-agent interaction, including development of anthropomorphic devices, simulation for social agent using social games, and humanity studies using science fictions. His own research focuses on how human-like appearance and attitude improves interaction between a user and machines. He also focuses on how social intelligence would improve our society. Dr. Osawa received his PhD in Engineering, MS and BS in Computer Science from Keio University. Profile on the site of Univ. of Tsukuba.