Hiroaki Harai
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About
Hiroaki Harai is a pioneering researcher in optical networking and edge computing, with a focus on enabling ultra-low-latency, high-reliability communication for industrial applications. His key contributions lie at the intersection of software-defined networking (SDN), optical transport networks, and edge compute, where he has demonstrated transformative solutions for remote robotic control. Notably, his 2016 work on the first demonstration of geographically unconstrained control of an industrial robot—achieving surface blending over multi-domain SDN-based optical networks—represents a landmark achievement. This study, cited 10 times, proved that integrating cloud/edge computing with optical transport can overcome latency and reliability barriers, enabling real-time, long-distance robotic operations. Harai’s research has profound implications for smart manufacturing, teleoperation, and Industry 4.0, where precise, low-jitter control is critical. His work has been recognized for advancing the practical deployment of SDN and edge technologies in industrial settings, bridging the gap between theoretical networking and real-world automation. Through his innovations, Harai continues to shape the future of geographically unconstrained, high-performance industrial systems.
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- 1First demonstration of geographically unconstrained control of an industrial robot by jointly employing SDN-based optical transport networks and edge compute10 citations · 2016