Development of image stabilization system using extended Kalman filter for a mobile robot

Yun Won Choi, Tae Hun Kang, Suk Gyu Lee

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Abstract

This paper proposes a robust image stabilization system for a mobile robot using Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). Though image information is one of the most efficient data for robot navigation, it is subject to noise which results from internal vibration as well as external factors such as uneven terrain, stairs, or marshy surface. The vibration of camera deteriorates the definition of image by destroying image sharpness, which seriously prevents mobile robots from recognizing their environment for navigation. In this paper, inclinometer was used to measure the vibration angle of the camera system mounted on the robot to obtain a reliable image by compensating for the angle of the camera shake caused by vibration. In addition angle prediction by using the EKF enhances responsibility of image analysis for real time performance. The Experimental results show effectiveness of the proposed system to compensate for the blurring of the images.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Swarm Intelligence - First International Conference, ICSI 2010, Proceedings
Pages675-682
Number of pages8
EditionPART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event1st International Conference on Advances in Swarm Intelligence, ICSI 2010 - Beijing, China
Duration: 12 Jun 201015 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 1
Volume6145 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Advances in Swarm Intelligence, ICSI 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period12/06/1015/06/10

Keywords

  • Extended Kalman Filter
  • Inclinometer
  • image stabilization
  • mobile robot

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