Dr. Daniel L. Lau
Pioneering 3D imaging and AI for applications in machine vision.
Machine vision innovator
With over 24 years of teaching at the University of Kentucky and a distinguished career in electrical and computer engineering, Dr. Daniel L. Lau is a pioneer in 3D imaging for machine vision, structured light scanning, computational imaging for multispectral imaging, and accurate color printing.
His groundbreaking research leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to process 3D video data, enabling the use of 3D machine-vision systems for applications involving livestock — revolutionizing animal health and agricultural efficiency.
Fellow of the IEEE
Companies founded
Dr. Lau was a founder of FlashScan3D, a company that specialized in non-contact fingerprint scanning using structured light, and Seikowave, which developed 3D scanners for non-destructive evaluation of corrosion in pipelines.
Patents & expertise
With over 40 patents in imaging and related technologies, Dr. Lau has made significant contributions to the fields of machine vision and 3D imaging. He also provides subject-matter expertise in patent law, offering services such as patent claim evaluation, claim-chart preparation, and expert testimony.
Professional leadership
An active leader in the machine-vision community, Dr. Lau serves on the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Technical Board for Imaging and Sensing and has presented webinars on 3D imaging for Vision Systems Design for over a decade.
Color printing & halftoning
His research into accurate color printing — green-noise / stochastic halftoning, dot-placement models, and overprint screening — is the foundation of the FM Halftone Screening Photoshop plugin, which brings production-grade screening to anyone preparing press-ready separations.
Decades of experience. "I bring decades of experience in bridging academic and industry research and development, leveraging advanced 3D imaging and AI to solve complex challenges and drive technological innovation."