Real-time height map fusion using differentiable rendering

Jacek Zienkiewicz, Andrew Davison, Stefan Leutenegger

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Abstract

We present a robust real-time method which performs dense reconstruction of high quality height maps from monocular video. By representing the height map as a triangular mesh, and using efficient differentiable rendering approach, our method enables rigorous incremental probabilistic fusion of standard locally estimated depth and colour into an immediately usable dense model. We present results for the application of free space and obstacle mapping by a lowcost robot, showing that detailed maps suitable for autonomous navigation can be obtained using only a single forward-looking camera.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIROS 2016 - 2016 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4280-4287
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781509037629
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Nov 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2016 - Daejeon, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 9 Oct 201614 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
Volume2016-November
ISSN (Print)2153-0858
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0866

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2016
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityDaejeon
Period9/10/1614/10/16

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