Hiroaki Ujiie

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Hiroaki Ujiie is a pioneering researcher in telerobotics and space automation, with a focus on hybrid compliance and force control for long-distance operations. His most-cited work, "Application of hybrid compliance/force control to super long distance teleoperation" (1996), was a cornerstone of the Japan-USA international joint research project "Distributed Space Telerobotics," conducted under the AIST Specific International Joint Research Projects scheme. This study demonstrated a groundbreaking space platform assembly experiment using an intelligent telerobotics system, bridging the gap between Earth-based control and orbital manipulation. Ujiie’s contributions advanced the feasibility of super long-distance teleoperation, addressing critical challenges in time delay and force feedback for space applications. While his citation count (5) reflects the niche, high-impact nature of his work, his achievements have influenced subsequent developments in robotic autonomy and human-robot collaboration for extreme environments. Ujiie’s research remains a foundational reference for students and engineers exploring telerobotics in space exploration and industrial automation.