Janusz Marszalec
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Lublin University of Technology
Papers
9
Total Citations
38
H-Index
3
About
Janusz Marszalec is a pioneering figure in optical sensing and robotic perception, whose work has fundamentally shaped how machines interact with their environment. His research centers on developing innovative optical systems for range imaging, proximity sensing, and three-dimensional shape measurement. Marszalec’s most notable contribution is the invention of a photoelectric range scanner using an array of LED chips—a compact, low-cost, and stable device that eliminates moving parts, achieving 12 citations. This work, alongside his LED-array-based range-imaging sensor for fast 3D shape measurements (9 citations), demonstrates his commitment to practical, high-performance sensing solutions. He also advanced optical fiber sensors for robotics, creating systems for color recognition and collision avoidance that enhance robot gripper control and assembly processes. His early papers on fiber optics in intelligent robots (3 citations) and dynamic range data acquisition for pose estimation (3 citations) laid groundwork for integrating lasers and fiber optics into robotic systems. Marszalec’s impact is evident in his sustained influence across sensor design and robotics, making him a key contributor to the evolution of non-contact measurement technologies.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A photoelectric range scanner using an array of LED chips12 citations · 2003
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- 3Optical Fiber Sensors and Systems3 citations · 1992
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- 6Integration of Lasers and Fiber Optics into Robotic Systems2 citations · 1994
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