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Ryohei Tsuruta is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and flexible electronics, with a focus on developing advanced sensor technologies for real-world applications. His primary research areas include 3D-printed stretchable strain sensors, distributed deformation monitoring, and soft sensing systems for robotics and structural health monitoring. Tsuruta’s major contributions include the design and fabrication of a 3D-printed stretchable strain sensor for wind sensing, which achieved high sensitivity and reliability, earning 49 citations and demonstrating the potential of additive manufacturing in creating customizable, high-performance sensors. He also advanced distributed measurement techniques, such as using a pair of soft sensors to detect deformation magnitude and location, a key step toward skin-like sensitivity in robots for elder care and search-and-rescue missions. His work on direct printing of flexible sensors for inflatable structures highlights his impact on space and soft robotic applications, enabling structural health monitoring with early damage detection. Tsuruta’s innovative use of 3D printing to replace conventional lithography has positioned him as a leader in scalable, cost-effective sensor fabrication, with his research cited across soft robotics, wearable devices, and aerospace engineering.