Adrian A. Dorrington
Papers
8
Total Citations
65
H-Index
5
About
Adrian A. Dorrington is a leading figure in the field of optical metrology and machine vision, with a focused expertise in time-of-flight (ToF) range imaging. His research has been instrumental in advancing full-field 3D imaging systems, particularly for mobile robotic applications. Dorrington’s major contributions include pioneering methods to resolve depth-measurement ambiguities in commercial ToF cameras, a challenge that previously limited their practical use. He also designed and constructed configurable, high-resolution range imaging systems, achieving up to 19 citations for his foundational work on depth ambiguity resolution. His 2005 paper on a high-resolution full-field range imaging system (17 citations) laid the groundwork for modern 3D sensors. Beyond hardware, Dorrington developed novel techniques like variable frame time imaging to improve precision in high-contrast scenes, and demonstrated practical applications such as calibrating robotic arms using ToF cameras. His cumulative work, spanning over a decade, has directly influenced the development of robust, real-time 3D sensing for autonomous systems, making him a key contributor to the evolution of range imaging technology.
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- 2A high-resolution full-field range imaging system17 citations · 2005
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- 4The development of a time of flight range imager for mobile robotics7 citations · 2011
- 5A high resolution full-field range imaging system for robotic devices6 citations · 2005
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- 8Calibration and control of a robot arm using a range imaging camera2 citations · 2010