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Yoko Hasegawa is a pioneering figure in industrial robotics and construction automation, with a career spanning the early adoption and classification of robotic systems. Her research focuses on the integration of robotics into industrial safety, computer-aided design (CAD), and construction methodologies, particularly in reinforced concrete building. Hasegawa’s major contributions include the foundational analysis and classification of industrial robot characteristics, published in 1974, which provided a systematic framework for understanding robot capabilities during a transformative era when Japan saw approximately 1,500 robots deployed on production lines and over 50 manufacturers entering the market. Her work on industrial safety and robots (1983, 14 citations) addressed critical human-robot interaction risks, while her studies on CAD and robotics in architecture (1986, 9 citations) and robotization of reinforced concrete construction (1986, 4 citations) advanced automation in building practices. Though her citation counts are modest by modern standards, Hasegawa’s research is notable for its early, prescient insights into the practical deployment of robots in industry and construction, laying groundwork for Japan’s leadership in robotics. Her achievements reflect a visionary approach to automating complex, hazardous tasks, making her a key contributor to the field’s foundational literature.