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Vision-based docking using an autonomous surface vehicle

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Vision-based docking using an autonomous surface vehicle
This paper describes the development and experimental evaluation of a novel vision-based Autonomous Surface Vehicle with the purpose of performing coordinated docking manoeuvres with a target, such as an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, on the water’s surface. The system architecture integrates two small processor units; the first performs vehicle control and implements a virtual force obstacle avoidance and docking strategy, with the second performing vision-based target segmentation and tracking. Furthermore, the architecture utilises wireless sensor network technology allowing the vehicle to be observed by, and even integrated within an ad-hoc sensor network. The system performance is demonstrated through realworld experiments.
Matthew Dunbabin, Brenton Lang, Brett Wood
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Type Conference
Year 2008
Where ICRA
Authors Matthew Dunbabin, Brenton Lang, Brett Wood
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