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Yutaro Imashiro is a leading researcher in the development of advanced electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) systems for robotic manipulators, with a particular focus on achieving high output torque, backdrivability, and force controllability. His primary research areas include EHA drive systems, robot manipulator control, and impact-resistant robotic design. Imashiro’s most notable contribution is the development of the Hydracer, a 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) robot manipulator driven by ceramics-reinforced hydrostatic actuators. His work has demonstrated that EHAs can be integrated into robotic systems to provide both high force controllability and impact resistance, addressing critical safety and performance challenges in industrial robotics. His 2021 paper on preferred oil and ceramics options for EHA drive systems and computed torque control has garnered 6 citations, while his 2024 study on the Hydracer’s force control and payload abilities has received 4 citations. Imashiro’s experimental evaluations have shown that multi-DOF EHA-driven robots can withstand impacts while maintaining precise force control, making his research pivotal for advancing safe human-robot interaction and industrial automation.