Keiichiro Kagawa
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About
Keiichiro Kagawa is a leading researcher in advanced CMOS image sensors and optical sensing systems for robotics and human-machine interaction. His work centers on developing high-performance Time-of-Flight (ToF) range imagers and innovative compound-eye cameras that combine multiple sensing modalities. Kagawa’s most impactful contribution is a 413×240-pixel sub-centimeter resolution ToF CMOS image sensor with in-pixel background canceling using lateral-electric-field charge modulators (2014, 20 citations), a breakthrough that enables robust 3D imaging for applications from gesture control to autonomous vehicles. He also pioneered combined tactile and proximity sensors employing compound-eye cameras (2015, 8 citations), achieving high spatial resolution for robot hand grasping of small, intricate objects. His miniaturized compound-eye camera design (2014, 3 citations) further integrates position, proximity, and tactile sensing, demonstrating practical utility in robotic control. With a focus on overcoming real-world sensing challenges, Kagawa’s work has significantly advanced the fields of optical sensing and robotics, offering elegant solutions for precise, multi-functional perception in dynamic environments.
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