Visual Terrain Traversability Estimation Using a Combined Slope/Elevation Model
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چکیده
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.
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