Toward recognition of object shape on a distributed wheeled array by using a sparse infrared sensor array

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Abstract

This paper presents an object shape estimation algorithm using a sparse IR sensor array which is installed in a wheeled array system. The system is in a modular shape and each module consists of three omni wheels and an IR sensor in a triangular configuration. A flat object with unknown shape is placed on top of the wheeled array and it is transported in a certain way that the sparse sensor array detects the shape of the object progressively. The algorithm uses an occupancy grid structure to represent and update the object shape information. IR sensor reading is modeled by Gaussian and the object shape is probabilistically updated based on the sensor reading and motion prediction. Initial results from experiments are presented, and future research topics are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages623-624
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781479953325
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2014 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 12 Nov 201415 Nov 2014

Publication series

Name2014 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2014

Conference

Conference2014 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2014
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period12/11/1415/11/14

Keywords

  • Bayesian estimation
  • Object shape estimation
  • Omni wheel array

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