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Yoshiharu Inaba is a pioneering figure in industrial robotics and automation, with a career dedicated to advancing intelligent manufacturing systems. His primary research areas include high-speed robotic handling, precision control in injection molding, and the integration of vision sensors for automated production. Inaba’s most notable contribution is the development of a high-speed intelligent handling robot for food and pharmaceutical products, which uses a vision sensor to accurately pick workpieces from a moving conveyor without stopping—a breakthrough for continuous, high-efficiency production. This work, published in 2009, has garnered 3 citations and highlights his focus on real-world industrial challenges. Additionally, his 1999 study on pressure profile trace control for fully electric injection molding machines introduced learning control methods to stabilize flow pressure, a critical advancement for plastic molding processes. With 8 citations, his 2009 paper on industrial intelligent robots further underscores his influence. Inaba’s achievements reflect a commitment to solving practical manufacturing problems, making his research essential reading for engineers and students in robotics and automation.