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Takuro Yonezawa is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-robot collaboration, and digital twin technologies. His work focuses on developing autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that can seamlessly operate in indoor environments—from offices and hospitals to factories and warehouses. Yonezawa’s major contributions include pioneering the DigiMobot framework, which integrates digital twins with AMRs to enhance human-robot collaboration, and the RobotNEST testbed, a vital platform for evaluating IoT-enabled environments and connected autonomous robots. His innovative designs extend to shape-changing robots, such as the 32-legged spherical robot capable of continuous crawling locomotion, and the spiny multipedal robot with telescopic actuators for navigating uncertain terrain. Yonezawa has also advanced telepresence and interspace communication through the MetaPo robotic portal and the 360 Robot Hand System, enabling omni-directional interaction across physical and digital spaces. With over 80 citations across his most-cited works, his research has significant impact on the future of service robotics, human-robot interaction, and cyber-physical systems. His work has been recognized through multiple demonstrations and publications in top venues, reflecting his commitment to bridging the gap between robotic systems and real-world applications.