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Tadashi Tsubone is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and robotics, with a particular focus on non-invasive neural signal processing. His key research areas include near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based BCI, force motor command estimation, and reinforcement learning for robot control. Tsubone’s most significant contribution is his early work on applying NIRS to robot control, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2007 paper (24 citations), which explored using brain function measurements to command robotic systems—a novel approach at the time. He further advanced this by developing methods to estimate force motor commands from hemoglobin density, enabling more intuitive robot control through BMI. In parallel, Tsubone tackled the challenge of robot task learning, proposing reinforcement learning systems in virtual spaces to overcome the high trial costs of real-world training. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience and practical robotics, offering pathways for assistive technologies and autonomous systems. Though his citation counts are modest, his early integration of NIRS with BCI and robot control represents a foundational step in non-invasive neural robotics, inspiring subsequent work in the field.