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In this paper we present a method for low computational complexity single image based obstacle detection and avoidance, with applicability on low power devices and sensors. The method is built on a novel application of single image relative focus map estimation, using localized blind deconvolution, for classifying image regions. For evaluation we use the MSRA datasets and show the method’s practical usability by implementation on smartphones.
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Kovács, L. (2015). Single Image Visual Obstacle Avoidance for Low Power Mobile Sensing. In: Battiato, S., Blanc-Talon, J., Gallo, G., Philips, W., Popescu, D., Scheunders, P. (eds) Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems. ACIVS 2015. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 9386. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25903-1_23
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