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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.
Integrating low-cost vision for autonomous tracking in assistive robots Martínez, Fredy; Martínez, Fernando; Penagos, Cristian
Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Vol 14, No 3: June 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/eei.v14i3.9242

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This study presents the implementation of a real-time tracking system for the ARMOS TurtleBot, a robot designed for assistive applications in domestic environments. The system integrates two OmniVision 7670 (OV7670) camera modules positioned 7 cm apart to emulate human-like stereoscopic vision, enabling depth perception and three-dimensional object tracking. An embedded system platform 32-bit (ESP32) microcontroller captures and processes images from both cameras, calculates disparities, and transmits data to a Raspberry Pi via WebSockets. The Raspberry Pi, equipped with robot operating system (ROS), performs further analysis using open computer vision (OpenCV) and visualizes results in real-time with ROS visualization (RViz), allowing the robot to autonomously track moving objects such as humans or pets. Key optimizations, including image resolution reduction and data filtering, were implemented to enhance processing efficiency within the hardware constraints. The proposed approach demonstrates the feasibility of low-cost, real-time object tracking in assistive robotics, highlighting its potential for applications that require humanrobot interaction in dynamic indoor settings. This work contributes to the field by providing a practical solution for integrating stereoscopic vision and real-time decision-making capabilities into small-scale robots, promoting further research and development in affordable robotic assistance systems.
Co-Authors Martinez, Fredy Montiel, Holman Penagos, Cristian