Matthias R. Schweizer
Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (Switzerland)
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Total Citations
12
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About
Matthias R. Schweizer is a pioneer in the development of miniaturized time-of-flight (ToF) imaging sensors, a field central to modern 3D vision and depth sensing. His most-cited work, "A time-of-flight line sensor: development and application" (2004, 12 citations), introduced a novel 256-pixel silicon line sensor that revolutionized real-time depth-resolved imaging. By leveraging the time-of-flight principle, this sensor simultaneously captures both intensity and distance data from a scene, enabling robust, real-time 3D mapping. This foundational contribution has been instrumental in advancing applications from autonomous navigation to augmented reality. Schweizer’s innovation lies in miniaturizing complex depth-sensing technology into a compact, efficient form, bridging the gap between laboratory research and practical deployment. His work has inspired subsequent developments in ToF sensors, influencing both academic research and industrial product design. For students and researchers, Schweizer’s achievements exemplify how a focused, elegant engineering solution can transform an entire field, making real-time 3D vision accessible and reliable.
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- 1A time-of-flight line sensor: development and application12 citations · 2004