Camera-based support system by detecting tactile paving (IMAGE)

Shibaura Institute of Technology

Camera-based support system by detecting tactile paving

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Overview of the proposed system, comprising a depth camera, a small circuit board, and earphones to issue auditory warnings when obstacles are present. The new image processing algorithm can dynamically generate thresholds to better detect tactile paving.

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Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT)

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