A micro-sensor based on insect vision

A. Yakovleff, A. Moini, A. Bouzerdoum, X. T. Nguyen, R. E. Bogner, K. Eshraghian, D. Abbott

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Abstract

A major problem faced by artificial vision systems is the computational bottleneck. The problem can be addressed by incorporating preliminary parallel signal processing in the sensor itself, thereby alleviating subsequent processing requirements. The authors describe a vision system implemented in analog and digital VLSI incorporating sensors and a processing unit. It extracts information such as range, depth and motion of objects in the visual environment. Advantages are its small size and its wide dynamic range which make it very suitable for real-life applications, particularly in robotics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 1993 Computer Architectures for Machine Perception, CAMP 1993
EditorsLarry S. Davis, Magdy A. Bayoumi, Kimon P. Valavanis
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages137-146
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)0818654201, 9780818654206
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
Event1993 Computer Architectures for Machine Perception, CAMP 1993 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 15 Dec 199317 Dec 1993

Publication series

NameProceedings - 1993 Computer Architectures for Machine Perception, CAMP 1993

Conference

Conference1993 Computer Architectures for Machine Perception, CAMP 1993
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period15/12/9317/12/93

Keywords

  • VLSI
  • Vision processing
  • insect vision
  • micro-sensor
  • sensing
  • template

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