Feb 28 2011
GeckoSystems International will introduce the GeckoImager, its vision system based on sensor fusion at the upcoming Mobile Robots in Motion conference to be held on April 13 and 14.
The system combines light machine vision and sonar range readings to create GeckoOrient's solid-state compass, accelerometer and odometry. Putting together sensor information gleaned from disparate sources is known as sensor fusion. This method is very precise and flawless. It delivers self-navigation artificial intelligence (AI) software GeckoNav, with information for situation awareness and a secure, loose crowd level of autonomy that is collision proof.
It provides three-dimensional images, allowing for machines to perceive depth. Structured light means when laser light forms various patterns such as grid, plane surface or any complicated shape with a sheet of light. This sheet of light causes a pattern on the surface of the object. This pattern can be measured as height, distance and other differentials. The company has incorporated this software into not only in its automobile self navigation, but also in its GeckoTrak, GeckoSPIO and GeckoOrient products.
Source: http://www.geckosystems.com/