Active simultaneous localization and map** (SLAM) is the problem of planning and
controlling the motion of a robot to build the most accurate and complete model of the …

Intelligent multi-camera video surveillance is a multidisciplinary field related to computer
vision, pattern recognition, signal processing, communication, embedded computing and …

We first provide an overview of 3-D shape measurement using various optical methods.
Then we focus on structured light techniques where various optical configurations, image …

In this paper we provide a broad survey of developments in active vision in robotic
applications over the last 15 years. With increasing demand for robotic automation, research …

Laser scanning range sensors are widely used for high-precision, high-density three-
dimensional (3D) reconstruction and inspection of the surface of physical objects. The …

Describe set-oriented algorithms for mining association rules. Such algorithms imply
performing multiple joins and may appear to be inherently less efficient than special …

The field of optical metrology offers a wealth of both practical and theoretical
accomplishments, and can cite any number of academic papers recording such. However …

A survey of research in the area of vision sensor planning is presented. The problem can be
summarized as follows: given information about the environment as well as information …

A solution to the" next best view"(NBV) problem for automated surface acquisition is
presented. The NBV problem is to determine which areas of a scanner's viewing volume …