JTECH (Japanese Technology Evaluation Program) Panel Report on Advanced Sensors in Japan

摘要

The document provides the results of a detailed evaluation of the current state of Japanese sensor development. The analysis was performed by a panel of technical experts drawn from U.S. industry and academia. It covers not only specific technical work, but also covers issues of organization, trends, funding, and methods of organizing work and setting priorities. The topics covered include: Tutorial introduction to sensors, machine vision (CCD sensors, vision processing systems, active 3-D range sensors, Research Institution on Machine Vision); sensors for electromagnetic radiation (far infrared, near infrared, visible light, x-rays, gamma-rays); sensors for factory automation and robotics (Yamatake-Honeywell, Yokogawa Electric, Sony Magnescale, Sony Corporation, emerging sensor technologies); micromechanical and superconducting sensors; gas sensors; ion sensors; ISFET; biosensors. Also included is an extensive listing of Japanese sensor manufacturers.