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In this paper, we propose an object tracking system using an arm robot and two pan-tilt cameras. Here, we use the active search method to detect an object in images, and we estimate 3D coordinates of the object using the binocular stereo method. By using 3D object locations, the robot and cameras are rotated toward to the object. To realize the high speed performance, we use the parallel processing by thread functions for the object detection, the 3D coordinate estimation, the camera control, and the robot control. We perform object tracking experiments and confirm the efficiency of our proposed method.
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Ukida, H., Yamanaka, Y. (2010). Object Tracking System Using Pan-Tilt Cameras and Arm Robot. In: Shirase, K., Aoyagi, S. (eds) Service Robotics and Mechatronics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-694-6_40
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