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Atsushi Ueno’s research career is defined by a profound commitment to advancing human-centered robotics, with a particular focus on creating highly functional, anthropomorphic systems. His most significant contributions lie in the design and development of dexterous robot hands, most notably the Osaka City University Hand series. His foundational work on the "OCU Hand I" (2010, 20 citations) established a benchmark for anthropomorphic manipulation, introducing a 19-degree-of-freedom, five-fingered hand designed to serve both as an open research platform and a viable prosthetic device. Ueno’s impact extends beyond manipulation into the domain of bipedal locomotion, where he developed a model-based footstep planning method enabling stable walking on complex 3D terrain. Demonstrating a versatility that bridges mechanical design with precise sensing, his recent work tackles the critical challenge of GNSS reliability, proposing a novel method for detecting erroneous "Wrong Fix" positioning data using multi-antenna arrays. Through this body of work—from the intricate mechanics of a prosthetic hand to the robust navigation of autonomous systems—Ueno has consistently pushed the boundaries of what robots can physically achieve in the real world.