Vision Sensors ● Single Cameras ● Panoramic Cameras ● Stereo Cameras

Single Cameras ● Uses: – Visual data to match ladar data – Visual identification – Speed-proximity sensor ● Manufacturers: Too numerous to list ● Cost: $500-$10K depending on resolution and frame rate

Single Cameras ● Recommendations: – Use digital cameras (not digital video). – Leading interfaces: ● firewire ● camera link

Panoramic Cameras ● Single camera + parabolic mirror ● Uses – Localization – Relative position – Azimuth, pitch and roll ● Manufacturer ● Cost: 850 EUR

Panoramic Cameras ● Multiple cameras stitched together ● Uses – Localization – Relative position – Azimuth, pitch and roll ● Manufacturer ● Cost: $19,950

Stereo Cameras ● Uses – Obstacle detection – Road positioning ● Manufacturers – Tyzx – Point Grey – Videre

Stereo Cameras ● Cost: $2K - $25K ● Benefits: – Simultaneous capture – Better resolution than ladar? – No moving parts