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Osamu Saotome’s research centers on the intersection of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), robotics, and dependable embedded control systems, with a strong emphasis on simulation and real-world deployment. His most notable contribution is the development of a quadricopter simulation platform using Matlab/Simulink and X-Plane, a foundational tool that has garnered 19 citations and is widely used for testing UAV dynamics and control algorithms. Saotome has also advanced path planning for UAS Traffic Management (UTM), creating ROS and Gazebo-based simulations for optimal drone routing in urban environments—work that directly supports the safe integration of drones into civilian airspace. His investigations into robotic manipulator arm dynamics on non-fixed bases, such as in on-orbit operations, address critical challenges in space robotics by modeling how base motion affects manipulator precision. Additionally, Saotome has explored dependable I2C communication with FPGAs, contributing to robust embedded systems for aerospace and industrial applications. Through these efforts, he has established himself as a key figure in UAV simulation, autonomous navigation, and reliable robotic control, with his work cited across robotics, aerospace, and control engineering communities.