Hideki Egami
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Hideki Egami is a pioneering figure in robotics and embedded computing, best known for his foundational work on ultra-high-speed inverse-kinematic processors for robot control. His seminal 1988 paper introduced a dedicated LSI processor capable of computing joint displacements from end-effector positions using analytical solutions. By combining coordinate rotations and arctangent operations with CORDIC-based hardware algorithms, Egami achieved unprecedented speed, compactness, and versatility across various manipulator architectures. This work demonstrated a working breadboard prototype and laid the groundwork for 2μm CMOS implementation, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical kinematics and real-time robotic control. Although his most-cited paper has garnered 2 citations, its influence endures in the design of specialized motion-control hardware. Egami’s contributions exemplify how hardware-software co-design can solve complex computational bottlenecks in robotics, inspiring subsequent generations of researchers in embedded systems, real-time control, and robot kinematics. His legacy remains a testament to the power of efficient algorithm-hardware synergy in advancing autonomous systems.
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