S.V.A.M.P ( Stereo Vision based Autonomous Mobile Platform)

Concept:

1. Sensation of depth arises from the two slightly different projections of the world onto the two “eyes” (cameras)

2. The differences in the two images are called horizontal disparity, retinal disparity, or binocular disparity.

3. The differences arise from the eyes' different positions in the head.

Objectives:

1. Interface the stereo-vision hardware with the computer.

2. Interpret data and reconstruct the surrounding environment in real time.

3. Control & steer the mobile robotic platform through the environment.

Applications:

1. Rovers for places not accessible to humans

2. Search and Rescue Operations

3. 3D Cartography

4. Indoor helper robots