Title :
Adaptive Filter and Estimator for Echolocation in Air and Robotic Vision
Author :
Teodorescu, Horia-Nicolai L.
Author_Institution :
Gheorghe Asachi Tech. Univ. of Iasi, Iasi, Romania
Abstract :
We present an adaptive filtering and echo-locator system that is able to adapt to the change in air temperature, pressure and humidity, preserving its capabilities of correctly detecting the echo position. The paper discusses the potential benefits of adaptively modifying the emission spectrum in ultrasound robotic vision, with emphasis on the detection of the texture and consistency of the obstacles. A sketch of the ideas in this paper have been briefly presented in.
Keywords :
adaptive filters; echo; luminescence; robot vision; ultrasonic imaging; adaptive filter; air humidity; air pressure; air temperature; echo-locator system; echolocation estimator; emission spectrum; ultrasound robotic vision; Adaptive filters; Attenuation; Humidity; Iterative methods; Robot vision systems; Sonar measurements; Temperature dependence; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic variables measurement; Visualization; adaptation algorithm; channel model; ultrasound measurement; vision;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Quality of Life, 2009. AT-EQUAL '09.
Conference_Location :
Iasi
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3753-5
DOI :
10.1109/AT-EQUAL.2009.40