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Ryohei Yuasa is a pioneering researcher in robotics and human-machine interaction, with a career spanning demining technologies to socially interactive autonomous systems. His early work focused on humanitarian robotics, notably developing a neuro-fuzzy position control system for demining tele-operation using recurrent neural network modeling (28 citations) and a hydraulic master-slave robot hand for land mine clearance controlled by pulse modulation (18 citations). These contributions advanced safe, remote-operated hazardous environment interventions. More recently, Yuasa has shifted toward soft robotics and autonomous vehicle design. His 2019 work on morphing design for socially interactive autonomous cars using multi-material 3D printing explores how vehicles can dynamically change shape to communicate with pedestrians, blending engineering with human-robot interaction. In 2022, he addressed healthcare needs by developing a soft robot with pressure ulcer prevention functions, integrating gel cushions with robotic actuation. Though his citation counts reflect a focused, specialized trajectory, Yuasa’s work demonstrates a consistent commitment to applying robotics for social good—from clearing landmines to improving mobility and patient care. His interdisciplinary approach, combining control systems, soft materials, and design, marks him as an innovator in socially conscious robotics.