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Mai Endo is a robotics researcher whose work addresses critical challenges in environmental remediation and renewable energy infrastructure. Her primary research areas include decontamination robotics, tendon-driven manipulator design, and cooperative robotic systems for industrial inspection. Following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, Endo developed innovative road surface washing mechanisms specifically designed for radioactive substance decontamination. Her 2014 papers on this topic, which have accumulated several citations, detail a washing system that efficiently removes radioactive contaminants from road surfaces, directly contributing to post-disaster recovery efforts in affected areas. In a notable shift toward renewable energy applications, Endo designed a tendon-drive manipulator for a cooperative robot system that positions probes for fault diagnosis of solar panels at mega solar power plants. This work, published in 2016, demonstrates her versatility in applying robotic solutions to both environmental and energy challenges. Endo’s research exemplifies how robotics can address pressing societal needs, from nuclear decontamination to maintaining sustainable energy infrastructure.