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Shota Miyake is a robotics researcher pioneering self-healing mechanisms and pipeline inspection robots. His core research areas include self-healing actuator systems, tendon-driven mechanisms, and in-pipe mobile robotics. Miyake’s major contribution is the development of a self-healing linear actuator unit using thermoplastic resin, which enables robots to autonomously repair mechanical damage and maintain operational continuity without manual intervention—a breakthrough for long-duration autonomous systems. He further advanced this concept with a self-healable torque transmission mechanism employing low-melting-point metals for robot joints, demonstrating practical self-repair in dynamic components. His work on a ducted-fan type pipeline robot proposes a novel wind-powered in-pipe mobile platform for faster infrastructure inspection, while his tendon-driven mechanism with liquid circulation improves wear resistance for extended use. Notable achievements include the multi-mode switching module for waterproof pipeline inspection robots, enhancing versatility with minimal sensors. With over 19 citations across his most-cited papers, Miyake’s research bridges material science and robotics, offering tangible solutions for maintenance-free robots and efficient infrastructure monitoring. His innovative approach to self-healing and pipeline robotics positions him as a rising contributor to resilient, autonomous systems.