Omnidirectional Vision
Omnidirectional Vision

Author: Pascal Vasseur

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-01-11

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1789451434

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Omnidirectional cameras, vision sensors that can capture 360° images, have in recent years had growing success in computer vision, robotics and the entertainment industry. In fact, modern omnidirectional cameras are compact, lightweight and inexpensive, and are thus being integrated in an increasing number of robotic platforms and consumer devices. However, the special format of output data requires tools that are appropriate for camera calibration, signal analysis and image interpretation. This book is divided into six chapters written by world-renowned scholars. In a rigorous yet accessible way, the mathematical foundation of omnidirectional vision is presented, from image geometry and camera calibration to image processing for central and non-central panoramic systems. Special emphasis is given to fisheye cameras and catadioptric systems, which combine mirrors with lenses. The main applications of omnidirectional vision, including 3D scene reconstruction and robot localization and navigation, are also surveyed. Finally, the recent trend towards AI-infused methods (deep learning architectures) and other emerging research directions are discussed.

Omnidirectional Vision Systems
Omnidirectional Vision Systems

Author: Luis Puig

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1447149475

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This work focuses on central catadioptric systems, from the early step of calibration to high-level tasks such as 3D information retrieval. The book opens with a thorough introduction to the sphere camera model, along with an analysis of the relation between this model and actual central catadioptric systems. Then, a new approach to calibrate any single-viewpoint catadioptric camera is described. This is followed by an analysis of existing methods for calibrating central omnivision systems, and a detailed examination of hybrid two-view relations that combine images acquired with uncalibrated central catadioptric systems and conventional cameras. In the remaining chapters, the book discusses a new method to compute the scale space of any omnidirectional image acquired with a central catadioptric system, and a technique for computing the orientation of a hand-held omnidirectional catadioptric camera.

Omnidirectional Stereo Vision for Autonomous Vehicles
Omnidirectional Stereo Vision for Autonomous Vehicles

Author: Schoenbein, Miriam

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2015-04-22

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 3731503573

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Environment perception with cameras is an important requirement for many applications for autonomous vehicles and robots. This work presents a stereoscopic omnidirectional camera system for autonomous vehicles which resolves the problem of a limited field of view and provides a 360° panoramic view of the environment. We present a new projection model for these cameras and show that the camera setup overcomes major drawbacks of traditional perspective cameras in many applications.

Intelligent Computer Vision and Image Processing: Innovation, Application, and Design
Intelligent Computer Vision and Image Processing: Innovation, Application, and Design

Author: Sarfraz, Muhammad

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1466639075

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Innovations in computer vision technology continue to advance the applications and design of image processing and its influence on multimedia applications. Intelligent Computer Vision and Image Processing: Innovation, Application, and Design provides methods and research on various disciplines related to the science and technology of machines. This reference source is essential for academicians, researchers, and practitioners interested in the latest developments and innovations in computer science, education, and security.

Mobile Robotics: Solutions And Challenges - Proceedings Of The Twelfth International Conference On Climbing And Walking Robots And The Support Technologies For Mobile Machines
Mobile Robotics: Solutions And Challenges - Proceedings Of The Twelfth International Conference On Climbing And Walking Robots And The Support Technologies For Mobile Machines

Author: Mohammad Osman Tokhi

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2009-08-26

Total Pages: 1199

ISBN-13: 9814466131

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This book provides state-of-the-art scientific and engineering research findings and developments in the area of mobile robotics and associated support technologies. The book contains peer reviewed articles presented at the CLAWAR 2008 conference. Robots are no longer confined to industrial manufacturing environments with a great deal of interest being invested in the use of robots outside the factory environment. The CLAWAR conference series, established as a high profile international event, acts as a platform for the dissemination of research and development findings and supports such a trend to address the current interest in mobile robotics in meeting the needs of mankind in various sectors of the society. These include personal care, public health, and services in the domestic, public and industrial environments. The editors of the book have extensive research experience and publications in the area of robotics specifically in mobile robotics, and their experience is reflected in the careful editing of the contents in the book.

RoboCup 2014: Robot World Cup XVIII
RoboCup 2014: Robot World Cup XVIII

Author: Reinaldo A. C. Bianchi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-05-11

Total Pages: 723

ISBN-13: 3319186159

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This book includes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 18th Annual RoboCup International Symposium, held in Joao Pessoa, Brazil, in July 2014.The 36 revised papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions and include 11 champion-team papers, three special-track papers on open-source hardware and software, nine papers on the advancement of the RoboCup leagues track, and three best papers. The contributions present current research and educational activities in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence with a special focus on the interaction between robots and humans.

Computer Vision for Assistive Healthcare
Computer Vision for Assistive Healthcare

Author: Leo Marco

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0128134461

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Computer Vision for Assistive Healthcare describes how advanced computer vision techniques provide tools to support common human needs, such as mental functioning, personal mobility, sensory functions, daily living activities, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning and how language processing and computer graphics cooperate with robotics to provide such tools. Users will learn about the emerging computer vision techniques for supporting mental functioning, algorithms for analyzing human behavior, and how smart interfaces and virtual reality tools lead to the development of advanced rehabilitation systems able to perform human action and activity recognition. In addition, the book covers the technology behind intelligent wheelchairs, how computer vision technologies have the potential to assist blind people, and about the computer vision-based solutions recently employed for safety and health monitoring. - Gives the state-of-the-art computer vision techniques and tools for assistive healthcare - Includes a broad range of topic areas, ranging from image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning to robotics, natural language processing and computer graphics - Presents a wide range of application areas, ranging from mobility, sensory substitution, and safety and security, to mental and physical rehabilitation and training - Written by leading researchers in this growing field of research - Describes the outstanding research challenges that still need to be tackled, giving researchers good indicators of research opportunities

Scene Reconstruction Pose Estimation and Tracking
Scene Reconstruction Pose Estimation and Tracking

Author: Rustam Stolkin

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2007-06-01

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 3902613068

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This book reports recent advances in the use of pattern recognition techniques for computer and robot vision. The sciences of pattern recognition and computational vision have been inextricably intertwined since their early days, some four decades ago with the emergence of fast digital computing. All computer vision techniques could be regarded as a form of pattern recognition, in the broadest sense of the term. Conversely, if one looks through the contents of a typical international pattern recognition conference proceedings, it appears that the large majority (perhaps 70-80%) of all pattern recognition papers are concerned with the analysis of images. In particular, these sciences overlap in areas of low level vision such as segmentation, edge detection and other kinds of feature extraction and region identification, which are the focus of this book.

Camera Models and Fundamental Concepts Used in Geometric Computer Vision
Camera Models and Fundamental Concepts Used in Geometric Computer Vision

Author: Peter Sturm

Publisher: Now Publishers Inc

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1601984103

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Camera Models and Fundamental Concepts Used in Geometric Computer Vision surveys the image acquisition methods used in computer vision and especially, of the vast number of camera models that have been proposed and investigated over the years, and points out similarities between different models.

RoboCup 2008: Robot Soccer World Cup XII
RoboCup 2008: Robot Soccer World Cup XII

Author: Luca Iocchi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-06-24

Total Pages: 675

ISBN-13: 3642029205

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The 12th annual RoboCup International Symposium was held during July 15–18, 2008 in conjunction with RoboCup 2008 Competitions and Demonstrations. The symposium represents the core meeting for the presentation and discussion of sci- tific contributions in diverse areas related to the main threads within RoboCupSoccer, RoboCupRescue, RoboCup@Home and RoboCupJunior. Its scope encompassed, but was not restricted to, research and education activities within the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics. A fundamental aspect of RoboCup is promoting science and technology among young students and researchers, in addition to providing a forum for discussion and excitement about Robotics with practitioners from all over the world. Since its first edition in 1997 in Nagoya, the RoboCup Competitions and Symposium have attracted an increasing number of researchers and students from all the world and today it is a major event in robotics worldwide. Due to its interdisciplinary nature and the exploration of various and intimate c- nections of theory and practice across a wide spectrum of different fields, the sym- sium offered an excellent opportunity to introduce new techniques to various scientific disciplines. The experimental, interactive and benchmark character of the RoboCup initiative created the opportunity to present, learn and evaluate novel ideas and - proaches with significant potential. If promising, they are then rapidly adopted and field-tested by a large (and still strongly growing) community.