Research in intelligent vision systems

An intelligent vision system is an ultra-high speed visual information processing system that integrates photodetector, image processing and actuator control functions. By combining this system with an optical information system using a spatial light modulator (SLM), we aim to achieve information processing both with a high degree of parallelism and at ultra-high speeds.

Research in optical environments designed for cultivating plants and vegetation

Semiconductor lasers developed by Hamamatsu Photonics are being used to irradiate plants and vegetation at only the necessary wavelengths to stimulate growth, and the growth and cultivation of the resulting plants are then monitored. These and other research projects, including research in peripheral technology, are aimed at developing light sources and irradiation methods that will maximize the annual yield per unit of surface area.

Research in the practical application of the optical CT

Research is being conducted that will put our optical CT to practical use in compiling information from inside living organisms, using light that is nonharmful to the organism. Unlike x-rays, light actively disperses inside the body, which makes it difficult to work with.

Research in "true health" by measuring physical functions

By measuring the physical functions of people such as athletes and the elderly, we study what it means to be in a state of "true health".

Research in biophotonics

Using ultra-faint light measurement technology, various properties of light obtained from cells and tissues can be measured in real time, to analyze living organisms.

Brain research using PET

Brain research is being carried out on animals using PET, to study neural activities such as memory and emotions.