FPGA Implementation of an Optic Flow Sensor using the Image Interpolation Algorithm

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  • M. A. Garratt
  • Lambert T. Guillemette
چکیده

A small embedded vision sensor has been developed using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) technology. The sensor computes optic flow using a streaming version of the image interpolation algorithm to provide flow vectors at 36 equally spaced locations in a 1024×768 pixel image. The sensor has been tested in flight on an unmanned helicopter and benchmarked against GPS measurements of velocity. A small form factor (70mm×55mm) and lowweight for the sensor makes it ideal for implementation on a small flight vehicle.

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تاریخ انتشار 2009