In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining sensor
data from a sensor, the sensor data corresponding to an image frame, and the sensor data …

Inter-process communication (IPC) is one of the core functions of modern robotics
middleware. We propose an efficient IPC technique called TZC (Towards Zero-Copy). As a …

In this paper, we propose a novel architecture for efficient detection of speeded-up robust
features (SURF) for field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The main benefits of the …

The Smartphone Video Guidance Sensor (SVGS) is a vision-based sensor that computes
the six-state position and orientation vector of a target relative to a coordinate system …

Feature points that are obtained from the combined speeded-up robust feature (SURF)
detector and binary robust independent elementary features (BRIEF) descriptor have a …

FPGAs constitute a flexible and increasingly popular controlling solution for robotic
applications. Their core advantages regarding high computational performance and …

Onboard image processing systems are used to maximize image data transmission
efficiency for large volumes of data gathered by Earth observation satellites. This book …

The concept of using Satellite Formation Flight (SFF) reveals various benefits for a space
mission. However, relying on a consumable actuation system to maintain a desired relative …

Power consumption is an important parameter in designing autonomous mobile robots
(AMR), especially for time-constrained applications. Most AMRs use battery power for …

The use of artificial vision in control loops as a feedback element or a reference signal for
the control of automation systems requires low latency. Several artificial vision system …