Dr. Yukie Nagai, Project Professor at IRCN, is featured in the “Vanguard Researcher” segment of NHK WORLD JAPAN’s Science View.
This segment highlights researchers who are gaining attention for their innovative studies and unique approaches.
In the program, Dr. Nagai introduces her cutting-edge research exploring how humans develop cognitive abilities. Using tools such as Simulator of Atypical Perception in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the humanoid robot iCub, she investigates the mechanisms behind cognitive development and neurodiversity.
Be sure to check it out!
Science View
Episode #346: "Marine Plastics (Part 2): Identifying Them"
(Japanese title: 『“海洋プラスチック” ep.2 最新自動調査技術』)
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2015346/
* Dr.Nagai will appear aroud 21 minutes into the episode.
Cognitive Developmental Robotics Lab (Yukie Nagai Laboratory): https://developmental-robotics.jp/en/home/
