Takeo Kanade

Takeo Kanade is a highly esteemed researcher and academic with extensive experience in the fields of industrial technology and robotics. Currently serving as a Special Fellow at Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tokyo since April 2001, Takeo focuses on the research and development of digital human technologies, particularly in measuring and modeling human functions. Additionally, Takeo holds the position of Director at the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLT) at Carnegie Mellon University, contributing significantly to the development of technologies aimed at enhancing independence for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Previous roles include U. A. and Helen Whitaker Professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and Director at Kyoto University, alongside an educational background that includes a BS, MS, and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Kyoto University.