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K. Tsuruta is a pioneering researcher in microrobotics and wireless control systems, with a focus on developing autonomous inspection technologies for confined environments. Their major contributions center on the creation of an in-pipe wireless micro inspection robot—a groundbreaking device capable of navigating pipes as narrow as 10 mm in diameter without physical tethering. This robot integrates a CCD camera, locomotive mechanism, and a system control circuit, powered and controlled entirely through wireless energy transmission and communication via microwave and light. Tsuruta’s work on the wireless link system for both communication and energy supply represents a significant leap in untethered micromachine design, enabling real-time image data transmission and remote operation. Their research also extends to adaptive H∞ control methods, addressing friction compensation and disturbance rejection in robotic manipulators, which enhances precision in automated systems. With over 34 citations across key papers, including the highly cited 2002 studies on the inspection robot and wireless link system, Tsuruta’s innovations have laid essential groundwork for modern micro-robotics in industrial inspection, medical devices, and infrastructure maintenance, demonstrating a lasting impact on the field of autonomous systems.