This paper introduces a tool developed for remote operation and simulation of swarms of robots. The tool provides a possibility for the user to easily and simultaneously operate multiple robots remotely. The robots ca...
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(纸本)081945561X
This paper introduces a tool developed for remote operation and simulation of swarms of robots. The tool provides a possibility for the user to easily and simultaneously operate multiple robots remotely. The robots can be either simulated or real physical robots. In addition to direct control of the robots, the user interface part of the tool can be used to develop robot behaviours using plug-ins made with Java or our graphical state machine editor. The development and testing of behaviours can be facilitated by using methods tested with the supporting simulation features of the tool before controlling real robots.
This paper describes a practical approach for environment perception using fusion of active ranging with a low-power laser and passive, stereo based ranging. A low-cost, coarse pitch linear detector is used, but still...
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ISBN:
(纸本)081942983X
This paper describes a practical approach for environment perception using fusion of active ranging with a low-power laser and passive, stereo based ranging. A low-cost, coarse pitch linear detector is used, but still sufficient distance accuracy for mobile robotics is achieved by using a new method of sub-pixel calibration. The device is intended for mobile robot or vehicle perception duties in obstacle detection and target position measurement.
This paper deals with a two-step segmentation algorithm for 2-D convex objects. First the objects are approximated by an elliptic shape description, and then the boundary of the object is refined using dynamic program...
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(纸本)0819413208
This paper deals with a two-step segmentation algorithm for 2-D convex objects. First the objects are approximated by an elliptic shape description, and then the boundary of the object is refined using dynamic programming. The reason for refinement is accurate shape classification.
A machine vision system has been developed to separate half cut peaches with small splinters from clean ones. The system uses the different spectral profile of both together with an ad hoc illuminating system. The sys...
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ISBN:
(纸本)0819426407
A machine vision system has been developed to separate half cut peaches with small splinters from clean ones. The system uses the different spectral profile of both together with an ad hoc illuminating system. The system is capable of process 30 half peaches per second. The hardware and software solutions are described.
Diffractive 2D and 3D grating optics as enabling technologies are on a good way to technically realize specific features well known in human vision. How does the human eye do its job in visual information processing?
ISBN:
(纸本)0819438626
Diffractive 2D and 3D grating optics as enabling technologies are on a good way to technically realize specific features well known in human vision. How does the human eye do its job in visual information processing?
This paper presents a new exponential behavior based entropy operator for extracting image edges. Edges can be detected by computing the entropy of brightness or hue in a local region of a picture. The entropy depends...
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(纸本)0819413208
This paper presents a new exponential behavior based entropy operator for extracting image edges. Edges can be detected by computing the entropy of brightness or hue in a local region of a picture. The entropy depends not only on the rate of change of brightness or hue, but also on the average brightness or hue. The experimental result verifies the efficiency of the new entropy operator.
An approach to image analysis is described consisting of five stages: edge detection, thresholding, linking, shape description and shape abstraction. The approach is illustrated by applying the steps to the problem of...
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(纸本)0819413208
An approach to image analysis is described consisting of five stages: edge detection, thresholding, linking, shape description and shape abstraction. The approach is illustrated by applying the steps to the problem of automatic inspection.
In this paper, we outline computations for visual age classification from facial images. For now, input images can only be classified into one of three age-groups: babies, adults, and senior adults. The computations a...
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(纸本)0819413208
In this paper, we outline computations for visual age classification from facial images. For now, input images can only be classified into one of three age-groups: babies, adults, and senior adults. The computations are based on cranio-facial development theory, and wrinkle analysis. In the implementation, first primary features of the face are found, followed by secondary feature analyses. Preliminary results with real data are presented.
Cooperation between several mobile robots enables to address more complex tasks or to provide more robust performance. Navigation and localisation forms the basis for the coordination and autonomous behaviours of team...
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(纸本)081945561X
Cooperation between several mobile robots enables to address more complex tasks or to provide more robust performance. Navigation and localisation forms the basis for the coordination and autonomous behaviours of teams of mobile robots. Therefore analyses of the kinematics and of the sensor field of view for the different vehicles are summarized in order to characterize robust formations during movements. In this approach optimized robot formations with respect to the given sensor configurations are maintained by the control system during the joint motion towards the target. The application of this method for guidance by a navigator and for cooperative manipulation tasks is discussed and tested with mobile robot hardware.
A new optical arrangement is introduced for such applications of machine vision that need to discriminate structured laser lighting from stray ambient lighting. Instead of using transmissive filters that usually have ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)081944300X
A new optical arrangement is introduced for such applications of machine vision that need to discriminate structured laser lighting from stray ambient lighting. Instead of using transmissive filters that usually have high attenuation, a double reflective filter arrangement is presented. A combination of dielectric and metallic mirrors achieves steep stopband attenuation especially in the near infrared region where Si detectors are sensitive and common blackbody-like radiators have high spectral density. An additional advantage follows from the compact size of such a Maksutov-type mirror telescope. Compared to a corresponding refractive design, the length is reduced to less than half.
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