Visual Terrain Traversability Estimation Using a Combined Slope/Elevation Model

A stereo vision based terrain traversability estimation method for offroad mobile robots is presented. The method models surrounding terrain using either sloped planes or a digital elevation model, based on the availability of suitable input data. This combination of two surface modeling techniques increases range and information content of the resulting terrain map.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2008
• Where: KI
• Authors: Tim Braun, Henning Bitsch, Karsten Berns
• Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Elevation Model, KI 2008, Suitable Input Data, Terrain Traversability Estimation