Hiroshi Ishiguro
Japanese roboticist who builds lifelike androids, including a copy of himself
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Hiroshi Ishiguro is a Japanese roboticist at Osaka University known for creating strikingly human-like androids, including Geminoid, a robotic copy of himself, and Erica, a conversational android. His work explores what it means to be human.
Biography
Background
Ishiguro studied at the University of Yamanashi and earned his doctorate in engineering at Osaka University. He originally wanted to be a painter.
Androids
In 2003 he unveiled Repliee, an android modelled on a woman, and in 2006 Geminoid HI-1, modelled on himself, which he has sent to give lectures in his place.
Erica
His lab created Erica (2015), an android designed to hold natural conversations, and Telenoid, a minimalist telepresence robot.
Expo 2025
He produced the “Future of Life” pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, featuring androids.
Timeline
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1963
Born in Shiga, Japan
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2003
Repliee android
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2006
Geminoid HI-1
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2010
Telenoid
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2015
Erica
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2025
Expo 2025 pavilion
Notable works
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2006
Geminoid HI-1 Android
Did you know?
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1
He has altered his own appearance to keep matching his android.
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2
An android he built acted in the film Sayonara (2015).
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3
He studies the “uncanny valley”.
Connections
Also born on 23 October
Frequently asked
Who is Hiroshi Ishiguro?
Hiroshi Ishiguro is a Japanese roboticist at Osaka University known for creating strikingly human-like androids, including Geminoid, a robotic copy of himself, and Erica, a conversational android. His work explores what it means to be human.
How old is Hiroshi Ishiguro?
Hiroshi Ishiguro is 63 years old, born on 23 October 1963 in Shiga, Japan.
Where is Hiroshi Ishiguro from?
Hiroshi Ishiguro was born in Shiga, Japan.
What is Hiroshi Ishiguro known for?
Hiroshi Ishiguro is best known for Geminoid HI-1 android of himself; Erica; Osaka University Intelligent Robotics Laboratory.
References
- Hiroshi Ishiguro — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Hiroshi Ishiguro — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. eng.irl.sys.es.osaka-u.ac.jp. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Hiroshi Ishiguro (Q382950) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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- First published 4 November 2026
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