Takuya Inoue

Kyoto University, Okayama University, University of Fukui

Papers

5

Total Citations

96

H-Index

3

About

Takuya Inoue is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of photonics and robotics, best known for his groundbreaking work on photonic-crystal lasers. His most influential contribution, the 2021 paper "Photonic-crystal lasers with high-quality narrow-divergence symmetric beams and their application to LiDAR," has garnered 81 citations and demonstrates his ability to translate fundamental physics into real-world technology. Inoue’s lasers achieve unprecedented beam quality—narrow, symmetric, and low-divergence—directly addressing a critical bottleneck in LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility. This work has led to the development of what he describes as "the brightest semiconductor laser ever," a tiny device capable of melting steel, as highlighted in a 2024 feature. Beyond photonics, Inoue has explored robotic interventional radiology, creating CT phantoms for safer lung cancer treatments, and human-robot interaction, developing intention-recognition algorithms for inverted two-wheeled mobile robots. His cross-disciplinary approach—spanning laser physics, medical robotics, and cooperative control—positions him as a versatile innovator. With a citation trajectory that underscores his growing influence, Inoue continues to push boundaries, offering transformative solutions for autonomous systems and medical technology.

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Key Achievements

3
H-Index
5
Papers
96
Total Citations
19
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Photonic-crystal lasers with high-quality narrow-divergence symmetric beams and their application to LiDAR
81 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: Kyoto University, Okayama University, University of Fukui

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