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Hiroshi Sendai is a pioneer in the development of network-distributed data acquisition (DAQ) systems, with his work centered on creating modular, reusable software frameworks for high-energy physics and experimental science. His primary contribution is the creation of **DAQ-Middleware**, a software framework that simplifies the development of DAQ systems running across many PCs. By basing this framework on the Robot Technology Middleware (RT-Middleware)—an international OMG standard—Sendai pioneered the cross-disciplinary application of robotics software architecture to data acquisition. His most-cited paper, "A Data Acquisition Middleware" (2007, 16 citations), introduced the core concept of DAQ-Component modules and the DAQ Studio interface, enabling researchers to assemble complex DAQ systems from pre-built, reusable components. Subsequent work refined the framework's performance (2011, 3 citations) and control functionality (2014, 2 citations). While his citation numbers are modest, Sendai’s impact lies in the foundational, practical utility of his framework for experimental facilities requiring flexible, distributed data collection. His work represents a significant bridge between robotics middleware standards and scientific instrumentation.