An algorithm for recovering the shape and reflectance of Lambertian surfaces in the presence of interreflections is presented. The surfaces may be of arbitrary but continuous shape, and with possibly varying and unkno...
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An algorithm for recovering the shape and reflectance of Lambertian surfaces in the presence of interreflections is presented. The surfaces may be of arbitrary but continuous shape, and with possibly varying and unknown reflectance. The actual shape and reflectance are recovered from the pseudoshape and pseudoreflectance estimated by a local shape-from-intensity method (e.g., photometric stereo). Thus, the algorithm enhances the performance and the utility of existing shape-from-intensity methods. From the results reported, two observations can be made that are pertinent to machine vision: interreflections can cause vision algorithms to produce unacceptably erroneous results and hence should not be ignored; and at least some interreflection problems are tractable and solvable.< >
A system that allows a robot to acquire a model of its environment and to use this model to navigate is described. The system maps the environment as a set of snapshots of the world taken at target locations. The robo...
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A system that allows a robot to acquire a model of its environment and to use this model to navigate is described. The system maps the environment as a set of snapshots of the world taken at target locations. The robot uses an image-based local homing algorithm to navigate between neighboring target locations. Features of the approach include an imaging system that acquires a compact, 360 degrees representation of the environment and an image-based, qualitative homing algorithm that allows the robot to navigate without explicitly inferring three-dimensional structure from the image. The results of an experiment in a typical indoor environment are described, and its argued that image-based navigation is a feasible alternative to approaches using three-dimensional models.< >
A method is presented for determining the shapes of hybrid surfaces without prior knowledge of the relative strengths of the Lambertian and specular components of reflection. The object surface is illuminated using ex...
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A method is presented for determining the shapes of hybrid surfaces without prior knowledge of the relative strengths of the Lambertian and specular components of reflection. The object surface is illuminated using extended light sources and is viewed from a single direction. Surface illumination using extended sources makes it possible to ensure the detection of both Lambertian and specular reflections. Uniformly distributed source directions are used to obtain an image sequence of the object. This method of obtaining photometric measurements is called photometric sampling. An extraction algorithm uses the set of image intensity values measured at each surface point to compute orientation as well as relative strengths of the Lambertian and specular reflection components. The simultaneous recovery of shape and reflectance parameters enables the method to adapt to variations in reflectance properties from one scene point to another. Experiments were conducted on Lambertian surfaces, specular surfaces, and hybrid surfaces.< >
Class of deductions where their conclusions persist even though some components of justification are no more valid, pose some difficulty in reasoning about change. A partial solution is found in the notion called ines...
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An Extended Object Model (XOM) is p resented for the design and development of knowledge based systems. A set of operations is defined on the object model. The model is used in designing the conceptual schema of an ex...
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A three fingered, multijointed robot gripper for experimental use is presented. The mechanics as well as the control architecture are designed for this special purpose. The gripper system provides the basic means in t...
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We present a multiscale stereo algorithm whose design makes it easily implemented on a fine grain parallel architecture. The matching at a given scale is performed in accordance with the algorithm proposed by Drumhell...
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This paper focuses on a scheme for searching for a contact point between a multifmgered hand and an unknown object. Instead of mounting a attributed tactile sensor all over the finger links, we propose an active touch...
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An intelligent externally powered orthotic system (exoskeleton) for the treatment of motor dysfunctions of the upper extremities of stroke patients is described. IROS is an interactive and cooperative human-machine sy...
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An intelligent externally powered orthotic system (exoskeleton) for the treatment of motor dysfunctions of the upper extremities of stroke patients is described. IROS is an interactive and cooperative human-machine system, with both controlling the human arm. Initially, the machine is the main controller of the arm. As the patient improves, the human control of the arm increases, and the machine control of the arm decreases. The system combines the skills of professional therapists with a sensor-integrated orthosis and a real-time graphics system to ensure proper interaction and cooperation with the patient in order to achieve the goals of therapy. It uses the expertise of the therapists, which is incorporated into its knowledge system, while monitoring the sensory information from the patient, including the force, motion, and electromyogram (EMG) signals. The treatment-related tasks are displayed on the real-time graphic system to increase the interest and enhance the motivation of the patient. Such a system can be used to improve the rehabilitation process for stroke patients.< >
A three fingered, multijointed robot gripper for experimental use is presented. The mechanics as well as the control architecture is designed for this special purpose. The gripper system provides the basic means in te...
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A three fingered, multijointed robot gripper for experimental use is presented. The mechanics as well as the control architecture is designed for this special purpose. The gripper system provides the basic means in terms of position and force control to perform experiments about grasping and object motion in a useful way. The gripper can be used to develop and evaluate different approaches of stable grasping and object manipulation. Results of the control of the gripper on joint level, the Cartesian behaviour of the fingers and some experiences with the grasping and manipulation experiments using the presented system are reported.< >
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