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Martinez, Fredy
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A novel visual tracking scheme for unstructured indoor environments Martinez, Fredy; Montiel, Holman; Martinez, Fernando
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 13, No 6: December 2023
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v13i6.pp6216-6227

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In the ever-expanding sphere of assistive robotics, the pressing need for advanced methods capable of accurately tracking individuals within unstructured indoor settings has been magnified. This research endeavours to devise a realtime visual tracking mechanism that encapsulates high performance attributes while maintaining minimal computational requirements. Inspired by the neural processes of the human brain’s visual information handling, our innovative algorithm employs a pattern image, serving as an ephemeral memory, which facilitates the identification of motion within images. This tracking paradigm was subjected to rigorous testing on a Nao humanoid robot, demonstrating noteworthy outcomes in controlled laboratory conditions. The algorithm exhibited a remarkably low false detection rate, less than 4%, and target losses were recorded in merely 12% of instances, thus attesting to its successful operation. Moreover, the algorithm’s capacity to accurately estimate the direct distance to the target further substantiated its high efficacy. These compelling findings serve as a substantial contribution to assistive robotics. The proficient visual tracking methodology proposed herein holds the potential to markedly amplify the competencies of robots operating in dynamic, unstructured indoor settings, and set the foundation for a higher degree of complex interactive tasks.
From concept to application: building and testing a low-cost light detection and ranging system for small mobile robots using time-of-flight sensors García, Andrés; Díaz, Mauricio; Martínez, Fredy
International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) Vol 15, No 1: February 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v15i1.pp292-302

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Advancements in light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology have significantly improved robotics and automated navigation. However, the high cost of traditional LiDAR sensors restricts their use in small-scale robotic projects. This paper details the development of a low-cost LiDAR prototype for small mobile robots, using time-of-flight (ToF) sensors as a cost-effective alternative. Integrated with an ESP32 microcontroller for real-time data processing and Wi-Fi connectivity, the prototype facilitates accurate distance measurement and environmental mapping, crucial for autonomous navigation. Our approach included hardware design and assembly, followed by programming the ToF sensors and ESP32 for data collection and actuation. Experiments validated the accuracy of the ToF sensors under static, dynamic, and varied lighting conditions. Results show that our low-cost system achieves accuracy and reliability comparable to more expensive options, with an average mapping error within acceptable limits for practical use. This work offers a blueprint for affordable LiDAR systems, expanding access to technology for research and education, and demonstrating the viability of ToF sensors in economical robotic navigation and mapping solutions.
Co-Authors Díaz, Mauricio García, Andrés Giral, Diego Gómez, Sergio Hernandez, Cesar Martinez, Fernando Mejía, Daniel Montiel, Holman Penagos, Cristian Rendón, Angélica Sanchez Diaz, William Fabián Vargas, Jonatan Tolosa