Latest Development toward Universal Scene Adaptation for Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI)

Daiki Nakaya

Founder & CEO, Milk. Inc.    

Abstract:

Hyperspectral imaging technology has attracted increasing attention across various industries for its ability to capture rich spectral information beyond the capabilities of conventional RGB sensors. While the potential applications—from medical diagnostics and food quality assessment to precision agriculture and industrial inspection—are vast, the transition from laboratory research to practical deployment presents significant challenges. This presentation explores the key technical and environmental factors that must be addressed to fully realize the practical utility of hyperspectral cameras in real-world settings.

We focus on three critical aspects of implementation: (1) the optimization of the camera system itself, including sensor performance and miniaturization; (2) the impact of external conditions such as illumination stability, ambient light interference, and mechanical integration; and (3) the robustness of software algorithms in processing high-dimensional data under varying real-world conditions. By examining these factors holistically, we demonstrate how system-level design and environmental adaptability are essential to improving the reliability and reproducibility of hyperspectral measurements.

The talk will be supported by a series of case studies from diverse sectors, illustrating both the promise and the technical hurdles of deploying hyperspectral cameras in practical applications. Our insights aim to contribute to the development of more integrated and robust hyperspectral sensing systems, bridging the gap between advanced optical sensing research and commercial deployment.

Speaker's Biography:

Daiki Nakaya is a physicist and entrepreneur specializing in hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for medical applications. Born in Matsuyama, Ehime, he studied physics at Sierra College, California, before returning to Japan in 2015 to join Kitasato University's hyperspectral cancer research team.Over the past decade, Nakaya has authored numerous academic works and co-developed advanced HSI systems—such as affordable platforms capable of detecting colorectal cancer with high accuracy. He also holds two patents and presented at TED, notably on “Ghost-Color” visualization techniques.Currently the CEO of Milk. Inc., he leads the commercialization of satellite-grade hyperspectral systems for non-invasive diagnostics, integrating HSI with AI to enable real-time tissue analysis.