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Obstacle detection using stereo vision

  • US 20060095207A1
  • Filed: 10/29/2004
  • Published: 05/04/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting an obstacle, the method comprising:

  • identifying an object in a field by analyzing one or more images in color space;

    determining a vegetation height of a vegetation canopy at corresponding coordinates within the field;

    detecting an object height of the object to identify a screened object having an object height exceeding a vegetation height;

    estimating a range associated with the screened object with respect to a vehicle;

    estimating dimensions associated with the screened object; and

    establishing an obstacle avoidance zone for the vehicle based on the estimated range and dimensions.

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