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Jisuke Fukaya is a pioneering researcher in ultra-precision manufacturing and miniature robotics, with a career dedicated to advancing micro-scale automation. His key research areas include the design of distributed miniature robotic systems, micro-manipulation via capillary forces, and precision production organization. Fukaya’s major contributions center on developing novel miniature walkers and micro capillary capturing probes that leverage surface tension for delicate handling tasks—a breakthrough for micro-assembly and surface clearing operations. His seminal 1993 work, “An Ultra Precision Production System Organized by Miniature Robots,” with 21 citations, introduced a piezo-actuated inchworm-like robot that laid the foundation for collaborative micro-robot swarms in manufacturing. This was complemented by his 2002 paper on a micro capillary capturing probe (11 citations), which demonstrated a glass capillary and magnetic piston system for precise droplet manipulation. Although his citation counts are modest, Fukaya’s influence is evident in the conceptual shift toward distributed, cost-effective micro-robotic systems that replace bulky precision machinery. His work remains a touchstone for researchers exploring bio-inspired locomotion and capillary-based micro-gripping, showcasing how simple, elegant mechanisms can achieve remarkable precision at the microscale.