• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.102-110
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• 2021

Recently, multi-copters equipped with various collision avoidance sensors have been introduced to improve flight stability. LiDAR is used to recognize a three-dimensional position. Multiple cameras and real-time SLAM technology are also used to calculate the relative position to obstacles. A three-dimensional depth sensor with a small process and camera is also used. In this study, a small collision-avoidance multi-copter system capable of in-door flight was developed as a platform for the development of collision avoidance software technology. The multi-copter system was equipped with LiDAR, 3D depth sensor, and small image processing board. Object recognition and collision avoidance functions based on the YOLO algorithm were verified through flight tests. This paper deals with recent trends in drone collision avoidance technology, system design/manufacturing process, and flight test results.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2018.07a
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• pp.389-390
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 3차원 복원을 위한 특징점 추출 및 매칭에 대한 보다 정확한 방법을 제안한다. 이 방법은 컴퓨터 비전의 기본이 되는 분야로 복원뿐 만 아니라 SLAM과 같은 지도 작성 및 자율 운행에도 필요한 방법이다. 본 연구는 3차원 물체 복원을 위해서 사용하는 방법 중 하나인 Column space fitting(CSF)을 이용하여 turntable-image data에 적용하여 성능을 평가하여 정확성을 검증을 한다. 오늘날 3D scanner를 이용하여 물체를 3차원 모델을 획득하고 3D프린터를 이용하여 다양한 분야에 적용한다. 그러나 고가의 장비이기 때문에 접근성이 떨어진다. 본 연구는 영상들만을 가지고 기하학적 계산을 통해 3차원 모델을 획득한다. 본 연구결과는 기존의 방법인 KLT 알고리즘과 비교하여 RMSE의 값을 약 5배를 줄이는 성능 향상을 보인다.

• The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.188-195
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• 2024

This paper proposes a photorealistic real-time dense 3D mapping system that utilizes a neural network-based image enhancement method and mesh-based map representation. Due to the characteristics of the underwater environment, where problems such as hazing and low contrast occur, it is hard to apply conventional simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) methods. At the same time, the behavior of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) is computationally constrained. In this paper, we utilize a neural network-based image enhancement method to improve pose estimation and mapping quality and apply a sliding window-based mesh expansion method to enable lightweight, fast, and photorealistic mapping. To validate our results, we utilize real-world and indoor synthetic datasets. We performed qualitative validation with the real-world dataset and quantitative validation by modeling images from the indoor synthetic dataset as underwater scenes.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2018.07a
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• pp.23-24
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• 2018

스마트 팩토리의 핵심 요소 중 하나인 AGV를 운용하기 위해서 스케줄링은 간과할 수 없는 문제이다. 기존의 정적인 휴리스틱 방식은 실시간으로 운용되는 스마트 팩토리에 다소 부적합한 면이 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 스케줄링에 관한 문제를 해결하고자 SLAM 기반의 자율주행 AGV를 운용 할 수 있는 3D 가상 환경을 설계하고 해당 환경에서 강화학습을 기반으로 한 스케줄링을 구현해 실시간으로 변화하는 공장에 적합한 동적인 스케줄링을 설계하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.817-820
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 휴대용 카메라를 이용한 3차원 공간 재구성을 위해 카메라의 실시간 포즈를 정확히 추정할 수 있는 카메라 포즈 최적화 시스템을 제안한다. 본 시스템에서는 3차원 공간에서 6차원 자유도를 가지고 움직이는 카메라의 주행 거리와 추정 포즈들 사이의 관계를 3차원 포즈 그래프로 나타냈다. 그리고 이 포즈 그래프에 대표적인 포즈 SLAM 알고리즘인 g2o를 적용함으로써, 최적화된 카메라 포즈들을 계산해낸다. 본 논문에서는 TUM 대학의 벤치마크 데이터 집합을 이용해 다양한 성능 평가 실험들을 수행하였고, 이를 통해 본 논문에서 제안한 카메라 포즈 최적화 시스템의 높은 성능을 확인할 수 있었다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.66-75
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• 2010

In Augmented Reality, it needs restoration and tracking of a real-time scene structure for the augmented 3D model from input video or images. Most of the previous approaches construct accurate 3D models in advance and try to fit them in real-time. However, it is difficult to measure 3D model accurately and requires long pre-processing time to construct exact 3D model specifically. In this research, we suggest a real-time scene structure analysis method for the wide indoor mobile augmented reality, using only generic models without exact pre-constructed models. Our approach reduces cost and time by removing exact modeling process and demonstrates the method for restoration and tracking of the indoor repetitive scene structure such as corridors and stairways in different scales and details.

• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.22 no.12
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• pp.1053-1060
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• 2016

As location recognition for autonomous vehicles develops, the need for a precise map for autonomous driving has increased. A precise map must be built based upon accurate position. Recent studies have accelerated research in this area by using various sensors that calculate the accurate position by comparing and recognizing objects around the roads. However, application of such methods is limited because these studies only take objects with significant verticality into consideration. Thus, new research is needed to overcome the limitations: a method that is not constrained by the existence of certain types of surrounding objects shall be proposed. Most roads contain road marking information, such as lanes, direction signs, and pedestrian crossings. Such information on the road surface is a valuable resource for building a precise map. This paper proposes a method of building a precise map by using road marking information.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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• v.50 no.3
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• pp.160-173
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• 2013

In this paper, we propose a new visual odometry technique by combining a forward-looking stereo camera and a backward-looking monocular camera. The main goal of the proposed technique is to identify the location of a moving vehicle which travels long distance and comes back to the initial position in urban road environments. While the vehicle is moving to the destination, a global 3D map is updated continuously by a stereo visual odometry technique using a graph theorem. Once the vehicle reaches the destination and begins to come back to the initial position, a map-based monocular visual odometry technqieu is used. To estimate the position of the returning vehicle accurately, 2D features in the backward-looking camera image and the global map are matched. In addition, we utilize the previous matching nodes to limit the search ranges of the next vehicle position in the global map. Through two navigation paths, we analyze the accuracy of the proposed method.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.31 no.3 s.119
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• pp.205-212
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• 2007

Due to the construction of Incheon Grand Bridge, there is driven a necessity for rearranging the function of Inner Port with the development of Outer South Port. In this paper, I'd like to simulate the port operation levels of Lock Gate in Inner Port with estimating the traffic volumes of 2011 and 2015, which will reveal the Demurrage Cost and the Accumulation Cost of Freight in Inner Port. Finally I will evaluate the economic movement effects of the container ship's calling from Inner port to South Port/Outer South Port from 2011 to 2015. The results are as followings ; (1) The average utilization of Lock Gates are reduced by $7\sim8$ percentage point. (2) The mean queueing value are saved by 25 percentage point. (3) The Demurrage Cost and the Accumulation Cost of Freight except Lock Gate charges and the Benefit of Routeing Reduction are saved about 800 million Won annually.

• Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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• v.2 no.3
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• pp.283-300
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• 2015

Visual condition inspections remain paramount to assessing the current deterioration status of a bridge and assigning remediation or maintenance tasks so as to ensure the ongoing serviceability of the structure. However, in recent years, there has been an increasing backlog of maintenance activities. Existing research reveals that this is attributable to the labour-intensive, subjective and disruptive nature of the current bridge inspection method. Current processes ultimately require lane closures, traffic guidance schemes and inspection equipment. This not only increases the whole-of-life costs of the bridge, but also increases the risk to the travelling public as issues affecting the structural integrity may go unaddressed. As a tool for bridge condition inspections, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or, drones, offer considerable potential, allowing a bridge to be visually assessed without the need for inspectors to walk across the deck or utilise under-bridge inspection units. With current inspection processes placing additional strain on the existing bridge maintenance resources, the technology has the potential to significantly reduce the overall inspection costs and disruption caused to the travelling public. In addition to this, the use of automated aerial image capture enables engineers to better understand a situation through the 3D spatial context offered by UAV systems. However, the use of UAV for bridge inspection involves a number of critical issues to be resolved, including stability and accuracy of control, and safety to people. SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) is a technique that could be used by a UAV to build a map of the bridge underneath, while simultaneously determining its location on the constructed map. While there are considerable economic and risk-related benefits created through introducing entirely new ways of inspecting bridges and visualising information, there also remain hindrances to the wider deployment of UAVs. This study is to provide a context for use of UAVs for conducting visual bridge inspections, in addition to addressing the obstacles that are required to be overcome in order for the technology to be integrated into current practice.