A Vision System for Autonomous Ground Vehicles with a Wide Range of Maneuvering Capabilities

  • Authors:
  • R. Gregor;Michael Lützeler;Martin Pellkofer;K.-H. Siedersberger;Ernst D. Dickmanns

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-;-;-

  • Venue:
  • ICVS '01 Proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Computer Vision Systems
  • Year:
  • 2001

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Abstract

This paper gives a survey on UBM's new Expectation-based Multi-focal Saccadic Vision (EMS-Vision) system for autonomous vehicle guidance. The core element of the system is a new camera arrangement, mounted on a high bandwidth pan and tilt head (TACC) for active gaze control. Central knowledge representation and a hierarchical system architecture allow efficient activation and control of behavioral capabilities for perception and action. The system has been implemented on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware components in both UBM test vehicles. Results from autonomous turn-off maneuvers, performed on army proving grounds, are discussed.