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Yusaku Kato is a pioneering figure in the field of flexible electronics and artificial skin, whose work has fundamentally shaped the trajectory of tactile sensing technology. His primary research areas include organic field-effect transistors, large-area pressure sensors, and conformable electronic systems for robotic and biomedical applications. Kato’s major contributions lie in developing the first large-area, flexible pressure sensor matrices using organic transistors, a breakthrough that enabled artificial skin with unprecedented sensitivity and scalability. His seminal 2004 paper on this topic has garnered over 1,891 citations, establishing a foundational framework for the field. He further advanced this work in 2005 with a conformable network integrating both pressure and thermal sensors, cited over 1,383 times, demonstrating the potential for robots to operate in unstructured environments. Kato also explored ultrasonic imaging with printed organic transistors, pushing the boundaries of flexible medical diagnostics. His achievements have been instrumental in bridging the gap between rigid electronics and soft, skin-like interfaces, making him a key innovator whose research continues to inspire next-generation wearable and robotic systems.