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Tsutomu Miki is a pioneering researcher in robotics and intelligent systems, with a focus on entertainment robotics, swarm intelligence, and embedded safety systems. His most notable contribution is the development of "Jumping Joe," an artistic and agile robot capable of acrobatic movements such as rapid wake-up, jumping, and somersaults. This work, published in 2006 and garnering 10 citations, showcases his innovative use of novel actuators—the Inertia Actuator and Cam Charger—to achieve rapid, dynamic motion in legged robots. Miki has also advanced mobile robot platforms for artificial and swarm intelligence research, with 9 citations for his 2007 work, and developed an FPGA-based collision warning system for autonomous vehicles and robots, cited 6 times. This system integrates resistive-fuse networks for edge detection and neuronal propagation for moving-object detection, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach. Miki’s research bridges entertainment and practical safety applications, with his work on rapid movement actuators and collision avoidance systems highlighting his impact on both robotic agility and autonomous navigation. His achievements reflect a commitment to pushing the boundaries of robot performance and intelligence.