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Tadahiro Kuroda is a pioneering researcher in high-speed wireless interconnects and non-contact data transmission, with a focus on enabling robust, energy-efficient communication for industrial robotics and edge computing. His major contributions center on the development of rotatable non-contact connectors that leverage inductive coupling and transmission line couplers to achieve data rates of 6 Gb/s at an energy efficiency of 9.8 pJ/b. Kuroda’s work addresses critical challenges in autonomous robot systems, such as providing reliable, high-speed data links between 3D cameras and edge computers while supporting a wide range of interface protocols—including high-speed, I²C, CAN, and SPI—through innovative interface bridge ICs. His 2021 paper on a 6-Gb/s inductively-powered non-contact connector with a rotatable transmission line coupler has garnered 11 citations, reflecting its impact on advancing wireless connectivity in harsh, rotating environments. Kuroda’s achievements are notable for bridging the gap between legacy slow interfaces and modern high-speed demands, offering a scalable solution that enhances the reliability and performance of industrial automation. His research continues to inspire new approaches to contactless data transfer, making him a key figure in the evolution of edge computing and robotic systems.