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Keiju Okabayashi is a pioneering researcher in cloud-based robot services and human-robot interaction, with a career spanning space robotics to commercial service applications. His most influential work centers on the RSi Research Cloud (RSi-Cloud), a platform that integrates robot services with internet technologies, enabling remote surveillance via robot cameras and internet-connected robots using the Robot Service Network Protocol (RSNP). This foundational paper has garnered 25 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Okabayashi also conducted extensive field operational tests over four years in commercial facilities, examining how robots can drive sales promotion. His findings revealed a significant gap between user expectations and actual robot capabilities, a critical insight for practical deployment. Further contributions include addressing reliability challenges in cloud-based robot services, ensuring robust performance over computer networks. Earlier in his career, Okabayashi developed the Advanced Space Robot Testbed with Redundant Arms (ASTRA) for autonomous satellite berthing, demonstrating his versatility from space to service robotics. His work has shaped the development of reliable, internet-enabled robot services, bridging theoretical platforms with real-world commercial and operational applications.