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Towards AGV Safety and Navigation Advancement - Obstacle Detection Using a TOF Range Camera*
Published
Author(s)
Roger V. Bostelman, Tsai Hong Hong, Rajmohan Madhavan
Abstract
The performance evaluation of an obstacle detection and segmentation algorithm for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) navigation using a 3D real-time range camera is the subject of this paper. Our approach has been tested successfully on British safety standard recommended object sizes and materials placed on the vehicle path. The segmented (mapped) obstacles are then verified using absolute measurements obtained using a relatively accurate 2D scanning laser rangefinder. Sensor mounting and sensor modulation issues will also be described through representative data sets.
Proceedings Title
International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR)
Conference Dates
July 18-20, 2005
Conference Location
Seattle, WA
Conference Title
12th International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR)
Bostelman, R.
, , T.
and Madhavan, R.
(2005),
Towards AGV Safety and Navigation Advancement - Obstacle Detection Using a TOF Range Camera*, International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR), Seattle, WA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=824010
(Accessed October 12, 2025)