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active-vision-based method for autonomous navigation
Title
An active-vision-based method for autonomous navigation.
Creator
Ergen, Erkut Erhan., Florida Atlantic University, Raviv, Daniel
Abstract/Description
This research explores the existing active-vision-based algorithms employed in today's autonomous navigation systems. Some of the popular range finding algorithms are introduced and presented with examples. In light of the existing methods, an active-vision-based method, which extracts visual cues from a sequence of 2D images, is proposed for autonomous navigation. The proposed algorithm merges the method titled 'Visual Threat Cues (VTCs) for Autonomous Navigation' developed by Kundur (1),...
Show moreThis research explores the existing active-vision-based algorithms employed in today's autonomous navigation systems. Some of the popular range finding algorithms are introduced and presented with examples. In light of the existing methods, an active-vision-based method, which extracts visual cues from a sequence of 2D images, is proposed for autonomous navigation. The proposed algorithm merges the method titled 'Visual Threat Cues (VTCs) for Autonomous Navigation' developed by Kundur (1), with the structured-light-based methods. By combining these methods, a more practical and a simpler method for indoors autonomous navigation tasks is developed. A textured-pattern, which is projected onto the object surface by a slide projector, is used as the structured-light source, and the proposed approach is independent of the textured-pattern used. Several experiments are performed with the autonomous robot LOOMY to test the proposed algorithm, and the results are very promising.
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Date Issued
1997
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15425
Subject Headings
Autonomous robots, Automotive sensors
Format
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LOOMY: A platform for vision-based autonomous driving
Title
LOOMY: A platform for vision-based autonomous driving.
Creator
Kelly, Thomas Joseph., Florida Atlantic University, Raviv, Daniel, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description
This thesis describes the conceptualization, design and implementation of a low-cost vision-based autonomous vehicle named LOOMY. A golf cart has been ouffitted with a personal computer, a fixed foward-looking camera, and the necessary actuators to facilitate driving operations. Steering, braking, and speed control actuators are being driven in open-loop with no sort of local feedback. The only source of feedback to the system is through the image sequence obtained from the camera. The images...
Show moreThis thesis describes the conceptualization, design and implementation of a low-cost vision-based autonomous vehicle named LOOMY. A golf cart has been ouffitted with a personal computer, a fixed foward-looking camera, and the necessary actuators to facilitate driving operations. Steering, braking, and speed control actuators are being driven in open-loop with no sort of local feedback. The only source of feedback to the system is through the image sequence obtained from the camera. The images are processed and the relative information is extracted and applied to the navigation task. The implemented task is to follow another vehicle, tracing its actions while avoiding collisions using the visual looming cue.
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Date Issued
1998
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15610
Subject Headings
Automotive sensors, Autonomous robots
Format
Document (PDF)
AN ENTITY SOLUTION FRAME (ESF) FOR AUTONOMOUS CARS
Title
AN ENTITY SOLUTION FRAME (ESF) FOR AUTONOMOUS CARS.
Creator
Thapa, Bijayita, Larrondo-Petrie, Maria M., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description
The Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) and Internet of Things (IoT) have become emerging and essential technologies of the past few decades that connect various heterogeneous systems and devices. Sensors and actuators are fundamental units in most CPS and IoT systems, they are used extensively in vehicle systems, smart health care systems, smart buildings and cities, and many other types of applications. The extensive use of sensors and actuators, coupled with their increasing connectivity,...
Show moreThe Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) and Internet of Things (IoT) have become emerging and essential technologies of the past few decades that connect various heterogeneous systems and devices. Sensors and actuators are fundamental units in most CPS and IoT systems, they are used extensively in vehicle systems, smart health care systems, smart buildings and cities, and many other types of applications. The extensive use of sensors and actuators, coupled with their increasing connectivity, exposes them to a wide range of threats. Given their integration into various systems and the use of multiple technologies, it is very useful to characterize their functions abstractly. For concreteness, we study them here in the context of autonomous cars. An autonomous car is an example of a CPS, which includes IoT applications. For instance, IoT units allow an autonomous car to be connected wirelessly to roadside units, other vehicles, and fog and cloud systems. Also, the IoT allows them to collect and share information on traffic, navigation, roads, and other aspects. An autonomous car is a complex system, not only due to its intricate design but also because it operates in a dynamic environment, interacting with other vehicles and the surrounding infrastructure. To manage these functions, it must integrate various technologies from different sources. Specifically, a diverse array of sensors and actuators is essential for the functionality of autonomous vehicles.
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Date Issued
2024
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014533
Subject Headings
Automated vehicles, Sensors, Actuators, Automobiles--Design and construction, Automotive engineering
Format
Document (PDF)