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J. P. Meijaard is a leading figure in the computational mechanics of flexible multibody systems, with a career dedicated to advancing the simulation and design of high-speed mechanisms and manipulators. His most influential contribution is the development of the **SPACAR** computer program, detailed in his 1990 paper (131 citations), which provides a robust framework for the dynamic analysis of flexible spatial mechanisms and manipulators. This work laid the foundation for understanding how structural flexibility impacts performance in robotics and machinery. Meijaard further refined simulation accuracy by pioneering the application of **Runge–Kutta–Rosenbrock methods** to flexible multibody systems (2003, 23 citations), enabling faster and more reliable numerical integration. His research also critically compared numerical integration methods for mechanical dynamical systems (1990, 6 citations), guiding engineers toward efficient simulation strategies. Notably, his 2018 study on a **Delta robot-like manipulator** (2 citations) addresses the practical challenge of base vibrations in high-speed pick-and-place robots, exploring how partial force balancing can reduce shaking moments and improve precision without requiring excessively heavy frames. Through these contributions, Meijaard has bridged theoretical mechanics with real-world engineering, providing essential tools and insights for designing faster, lighter, and more accurate robotic systems.