Daiichiro Kato
Chiba University, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Japan), NHK Spring (Japan)
Papers
8
Total Citations
42
H-Index
5
About
Daiichiro Kato is a pioneering researcher in intelligent robotic camera systems for broadcasting, whose work bridges robotics, human perception, and media production. His core research areas include automatic camera control, human-robot interaction in cinematography, and the analysis of professional cameramen's techniques—what he terms "Kansei" or affective sensing. Kato's major contribution lies in developing algorithms that enable robot cameras to replicate the nuanced, dynamic movements of skilled human broadcast cameramen, creating images with a "powerful sense of reality." His foundational 1995 study on sensing cameramen's feelings and eye movements, along with his 2000 work on automatic control based on cameramen's techniques (each with 9 citations), established the framework for this field. Kato also contributed to practical broadcasting technology, including a compact motion control camera system for HD digital broadcasting (2005). His work systematically analyzed zooming techniques, subject positioning, and subjective image evaluation to quantify professional expertise. While his citation counts reflect a specialized niche, Kato's research has been instrumental in advancing autonomous cinematography, influencing both academic robotics and practical broadcast engineering.
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- 8<title>Measurement method of zooming by a cameraman</title>2 citations · 1998