original_query: Who is Professor Saotome and what is his role in the Getter project?
query: Who is Professor Saotome and what is his role in the Getter project?
answer: Professor Saotome is the discoverer of Getter Energy and the creator of Getter Robo. After the Japanese government took over the Getter project, he was confined to his laboratory, where he continued examining his old designs and keeping watch over Shin Getter Robo.