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Tetsuya Iwasaki is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, with a career spanning over two decades focused on understanding and replicating the principles of animal locomotion. His key research areas include serpentine and undulatory locomotion, soft robotics, and the control of rhythmic movements through Central Pattern Generators (CPGs). Iwasaki’s major contributions lie in bridging theoretical control theory with biological mechanics. His seminal 2002 paper on serpentine locomotion with robotic snakes, which has garnered 394 citations, established foundational principles for how snake-like robots can navigate complex environments by exploiting their natural dynamics. He further advanced the field by developing nonholonomic models for snake robot gaits and introducing CPG-based control strategies that enable robots to achieve self-sustained, adaptive motion. In his recent work on autonomous physical intelligence (API) for soft robots, Iwasaki addresses the challenge of creating robots that can self-regulate and adapt without external intervention. His research on resonance entrainment of tensegrity structures and bio-inspired multimodal soft actuators demonstrates his commitment to creating robots that harmoniously interact with their environment. Iwasaki’s work has profoundly influenced the design of assistive robots for human periodic motion tasks, showcasing the real-world impact of his theoretical insights.