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Hidenori Murakami is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft and flexible robotics, with a particular focus on developing active mechanical models that replicate biological locomotion. His key research areas include the kinematics and kinetics of large-deformation beam models, soft robotic actuation, and the dynamics of parallel manipulators. Murakami’s major contributions lie in creating theoretical frameworks for active curved beam models using moving frame methods, which enable the simulation of snake-like and inchworm-inspired robotic motion. His work on the d’Alembert principle of virtual work, derived from Hamilton’s principle, provides a rigorous foundation for modeling slender, flexible robots with internal activation. Notably, his 2016 paper on active mechanical models for flexible robots, with 3 citations, and his 2016 and 2018 works on active curved beams and Stewart platforms, each with 2 citations, demonstrate his sustained impact on advancing the analytical tools necessary for real-time control of soft robots and translating manipulators. Murakami’s research bridges theoretical mechanics and practical robotics, offering essential insights for students and engineers developing next-generation flexible and adaptive robotic systems.