Hiroyuki Kubo

Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Chiba University

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Hiroyuki Kubo is a leading researcher at the intersection of computer vision, graphics, and fabrication, whose work pushes the boundaries of how digital information can be embedded into the physical world. His most impactful contribution is a novel blind watermarking algorithm for 3D-printed objects, which works by locally modifying layer thickness in FDM printers. This technique, detailed in his most-cited paper (39 citations), has profound applications in metadata embedding, counterfeit prevention, and even crime investigation. Kubo has also pioneered "slope disparity gating," an advanced active illumination system that selectively images photons from specific surface geometries at a distance. This technology, presented in two papers (totaling 14 citations), is poised to transform robotics, autonomous vehicles, and surveillance by enabling robust depth sensing in challenging environments. By seamlessly merging computational imaging with digital fabrication, Kubo is creating a future where objects are not just manufactured, but also carry invisible, functional data.