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Hiroshi Kondo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and radio astronomy, known for developing innovative hardware and software systems that solve real-world engineering challenges. His work spans two distinct but equally impactful domains: wireless power transfer for industrial robotics and advanced control systems for submillimeter telescopes. Kondo’s most cited work introduces a linear-motion transfer robot that eliminates the need for cumbersome Cableveyor systems, addressing critical issues of power loss and wire breakage—a contribution that has garnered 15 citations and promises to reshape automated manufacturing environments. In radio astronomy, he has made significant strides with the development of a new multi-beam receiver and telescope control system for the NASCO project, which aims to produce an all-sky CO data cube of the southern hemisphere using the NANTEN2 telescope. Additionally, Kondo has pioneered the use of Robot Operating System (ROS) in astronomical instrumentation, creating a cost-effective, software-driven approach to telescope control. His dual expertise in robotics and astronomy demonstrates a rare ability to transfer engineering solutions across disciplines, making him a notable figure in both fields.