Spatio-temporal RANSAC for robust estimation of ground plane in video range images for automotive applications

Faisal Mufti*, Robert Mahony, Jochen Heinzmann

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    Abstract

    This paper considers the problem of ground plane estimation in range image data obtained from Time-of-Flight camera. We extend the 3D spatial RANSAC for ground plane estimation to 4D spatio-temporal RANSAC by incorporating a time axis. Ground plane models are derived from spatio- temporal random data points, thereby robustifying the algorithm against short term temporal effects such as passing cars, pedestrians, etc. The computationally fast and robust estimation of ground plane leads to reliable identification of obstacles and pedestrians using statistically derived spatial thresholds. Experimental results with real video data from range sensor mounted on a vehicle moving in a car park are presented.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages1142-1148
    Number of pages7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    Event11th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2008 - Beijing, China
    Duration: 10 Dec 200812 Dec 2008

    Conference

    Conference11th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2008
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityBeijing
    Period10/12/0812/12/08

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