Imager for Detecting Visual Light and Projected Patterns

    公开(公告)号:US20200025561A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-23

    申请号:US16584770

    申请日:2019-09-26

    Inventor: Kurt Konolige

    Abstract: Methods and systems for depth sensing are provided. A system includes a first and second optical sensor each including a first plurality of photodetectors configured to capture visible light interspersed with a second plurality of photodetectors configured to capture infrared light within a particular infrared band. The system also includes a computing device configured to (i) identify first corresponding features of the environment between a first visible light image captured by the first optical sensor and a second visible light image captured by the second optical sensor; (ii) identify second corresponding features of the environment between a first infrared light image captured by the first optical sensor and a second infrared light image captured by the second optical sensor; and (iii) determine a depth estimate for at least one surface in the environment based on the first corresponding features and the second corresponding features.

    GENERATING A MODEL FOR AN OBJECT ENCOUNTERED BY A ROBOT

    公开(公告)号:US20180349725A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-06

    申请号:US16042877

    申请日:2018-07-23

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to generating a model for an object encountered by a robot in its environment, where the object is one that the robot is unable to recognize utilizing existing models associated with the robot. The model is generated based on vision sensor data that captures the object from multiple vantages and that is captured by a vision sensor associated with the robot, such as a vision sensor coupled to the robot. The model may be provided for use by the robot in detecting the object and/or for use in estimating the pose of the object.

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