Hideo Numagami
Papers
2
Total Citations
9
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2
About
Hideo Numagami’s pioneering work in robotic vision systems has laid foundational groundwork for advanced automation and industrial inspection. His research centers on three-dimensional vision techniques, high-speed image processing, and practical robot vision implementation. Numagami’s most notable contribution is the development of arm-controlled stereo cameras for efficient 3D sensing, where interocular distance, yaw, and tilt are programmatically controlled—a concept that advanced the field of robotic spatial awareness. His 2005 paper on three-dimensional vision techniques for advanced robot systems, with 5 citations, details efficient hardware and practical software solutions that remain relevant to modern robotics. Earlier, in 1983, Numagami introduced the high-speed image processor TOSPIX, designed to execute frequently-used, time-consuming image processing functions at low cost and high speed. This innovation was applied to battery inspection, demonstrating the practical utility of intelligent vision systems in manufacturing. Though his citation counts are modest, Numagami’s work represents early, visionary steps toward integrating stereo vision and real-time processing into industrial robotics, influencing subsequent generations of researchers in automation and machine vision.
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- 1Three-dimensional vision techniques for an advanced robot system5 citations · 2005
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