Recent posts

Object Detection and Inference Optimisation

  8 minute read

In this post, I would like to discuss the various improvements we have made to our object detection pipeline. This includes our newly improved dataset and u...

LiDAR Correction

  3 minute read

In this post, the steps taken during our LiDAR experimentation is detailed.

Mapping Module Validation

  3 minute read

After arduous work in programming and design a basic slam implementation has been completed. Much work remains to implement and validate the system so that i...

The Communication Debate

  4 minute read

The Piksi Multi has the capabilities to transfer data through USB, controller area network (CAN) bus, or Ethernet connections. CAN bus is the standard commun...

Stereo Vision Update

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As a follow up to the previous post. It was assumed that pixel locations of the object of interest will be provided for triangulation. However, for our use c...

Real-Time Cone Detection with LiDAR

  6 minute read

In this post, the approach taken to detect traffic cones with LiDAR will be explored and discussed. This includes the steps taken to produce the current prot...

COVID-19 GPS/IMU Alternative

  5 minute read

As concluded in my previous post, the Piksi Multi Receiver Kit was our most favourable solution to the problem of Vehicle State Estimation (VSE) and the gath...

Point Cloud Cylindrical Volume Reconstruction

  3 minute read

In this blog post, I would like to go over some of the steps taken to perform cylindrical volume reconstruction. For a bit of context, this particular proc...

Vehicle State Estimation Beginnings

  5 minute read

The Vehicle State Estimation (VSE) subsystem’s role is to gather data on the vehicle’s current state through odometry and pose readings, mainly based upon it...