• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.623-629
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 무인항공기용 실시간 장애물 탐지 및 회피 경로 생성 알고리즘을 제안한다. 2-D Lidar를 이용하여 장애물을 검출하고, 검출 정보는 지역 회피 경로 생성을 위한 실시간 히스토그램 생성과 목표 지점까지 전역 회피 경로 생성을 위해 사용되는 2-D SLAM 지도를 생성하는데 사용된다. 지역 회피 경로 생성을 위한 VFH 알고리즘은 장애물들이 벡터 방향과 거리에 따라 얼마큼 분포되어 있는지에 대한 실시간 히스토그램을 생성하고, 이 히스토그램은 근접 장애물 검출 시 지역 회피 경로를 생성하는데 사용된다. 기존의 $RRT^*-Smart$ 알고리즘의 한계로 인해 Modified $RRT^*-Smart$ 알고리즘을 제안한다. 이 알고리즘은 새로운 노드가 생길 때 목표 지점과의 직선 경로 여부를 판단하고, 목표 지점 방향으로 생성되도록 방향성을 부여하며, 노드의 길이를 확률적으로 나누어 일정한 단위의 길이가 아닌 랜덤 단위의 길이로 퍼뜨림으로써 보다 적은 비용으로 목표 지점까지의 효율적인 전역 회피경로를 생성한다. 본 논문에서는 효율적인 회피경로를 생성하여 회피 기동함을 다양한 시뮬레이션 실험환경을 통해 검증하였다.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.186-193
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• 2008

We propose a novel real-time obstacle avoidance method for rescue robots. This method, named the ELA(Emergency Level Around), permits the detection of unknown obstacles and avoids collisions while simultaneously steering the mobile robot toward safe position. In the ELA, we consider two sensor modules, PSD(Position Sensitive Detector) infrared sensors taking charge of obstacle detection in short distance and LMS(Laser Measurement System) in long distance respectively. Hence if a robot recognizes an obstacle ahead by PSD infrared sensors first, and judges impossibility to overcome the obstacle based on driving mode decision process, the order of priority is transferred to LMS which collects data of radial distance centered on the robot to avoid the confronted obstacle. After gathering radial information, the ELA algorithm estimates emergency level around a robot and generates a polar histogram based on the emergency level to judge where the optimal free space is. Finally, steering angle is determined to guarantee rotation to randomly direction as well as robot width for safe avoidance. Simulation results from wandering in closed local area which includes various obstacles and different conditions demonstrate the power of the ELA.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.1411-1422
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• 2003

The detection of free spaces between obstacles in a scene is a prerequisite for navigation of a mobile robot. Especially for stereo vision-based navigation, the problem of correspondence between two images is well known to be of crucial importance. This paper describes multi-range approach of area-based stereo matching for grid mapping and visual navigation in uncertain environment. Camera calibration parameters are optimized by evolutionary algorithm for successful stereo matching. To obtain reliable disparity information from both images, stereo images are to be decomposed into three pairs of images with different resolution based on measurement of disparities. The advantage of multi-range approach is that we can get more reliable disparity in each defined range because disparities from high resolution image are used for farther object a while disparities from low resolution images are used for close objects. The reliable disparity map is combined through post-processing for rejecting incorrect disparity information from each disparity map. The real distance from a disparity image is converted into an occupancy grid representation of a mobile robot. We have investigated the possibility of multi-range approach for the detection of obstacles and visual mapping through various experiments.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.163-173
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 스테레오 카메라를 이용하여 차량 주행 중에 만날 수 있는 도로상의 수직형 돌발 장애물과 고정 장애물을 자동으로 추출하는 기술을 제안한다. 연속된 스테레오 영상 프레임들과 각 프레임의 좌, 우 영상 사이의 차영상들을 이용하여 도로 영상의 관심영역에 대한 시차를 획득하고, 기존 수직(V) 및 수평(H) 시차지도(disparity map)와는 달리 물체의 실제 크기에 비례하는 VO(Vertical Object) 및 HO(Horizontal Object)라는 새로운 지도를 생성한다. VO 및 HO 지도를 이용하여 추출할 물체의 후보를 선정하고 선정된 후보영역간의 병합, 정제를 통하여 최종적으로 도로 상의 수직 물체들을 추출하였다.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2021

According to the increasing interest and demand for the Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASV), the autonomous navigation system is being developed such as obstacle detection, avoidance, and path planning. In general, autonomous navigation algorithm controls the ship by detecting the obstacles with various sensors and planning path for collision avoidance. This study aims to construct and prove autonomous algorithm with integrated various sensor using the Robot Operating System (ROS). In this study, the safety zone technique was used to avoid obstacles. The safety zone was selected by an algorithm to determine an obstacle-free area using 2D LiDAR. Then, drift angle of the ship was controlled by the propulsion difference of the port and starboard side that based on PID control. The algorithm performance was verified by participating in the 2020 Korea Autonomous BOAT (KABOAT).

• 드라이브 ㆍ 컨트롤
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2021

This study proposes a method for creating learning datasets to recognize obstacles using deep learning algorithms in automated construction machinery or an autonomous vehicle. Recently, many researchers and engineers have developed various recognition algorithms based on deep learning following an increase in computing power. In particular, the image classification technology and image segmentation technology represent deep learning recognition algorithms. They are used to identify obstacles that interfere with the driving situation of an autonomous vehicle. Therefore, various organizations and companies have started distributing open datasets, but there is a remote possibility that they will perfectly match the user's desired environment. In this study, we created an interface of the virtual simulator such that users can easily create their desired training dataset. In addition, the customized dataset was further advanced by using the RDBMS system, and the recognition rate was improved.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 1999년도 추계학술대회논문집
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• pp.315-320
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• 1999

Obstacle Detection System(ODS) is a essential system for automated vehicle, such as AGV(Automatic Guided Vehicle), mobile robot. Automated vehicle must have a capability to detect and to avoid obstacles to guarantee a safe driving condition. To implement obstacle detection system, virtual bumper concept adapted. Like real bumper in a car, such as in the truck, it protects vehicle from collision using laser distance sensor. When an obstacle(such as other vehicle, building, etc) intrudes this virtual bumper area, a virtual force is calculated and produces necessary strategy to be able to avoid collision. In this paper, simplified virtual bumper concept is presented, and various problems when happens to implement are discussed.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2022

화재, 붕괴, 자연재해 등의 재난 발생으로 건물 내부가 붕괴하는 경우, 기존의 건물 내부의 물리적 보안이 무력해질 확률이 높다. 이때, 붕괴 건물 내의 인명피해와 물적 피해를 최소화하기 위한 물리적 보안이 필요하다. 따라서 본 논문은 기존 연구되었던 장애물을 탐지하고 건물 내 붕괴된 지역을 탐지하는 연구와 인명피해를 최소화하기 위한 딥러닝 기반 객체 탐지 알고리즘을 융합하여 재난 상황의 피해를 최소화하기 위한 알고리즘을 제안한다. 기존 연구에서 단일 카메라만을 활용하여 현재 로봇이 있는 복도 환경의 붕괴 여부를 판단하고 구조 및 수색 작업에 방해가 되는 장애물을 탐지했다. 이때, 붕괴 건물 내 물체는 건물의 잔해나 붕괴로 인해 비정형의 형태를 가지며 이를 장애물로 분류하여 탐지하였다. 또한, 재난 상황에서 자원 중 가장 중요한 요구조자를 탐지하고 인적 피해를 최소화하기 위한 방법을 제안하고 있다. 이를 위해, 본 연구는 공개된 재난 영상과 재난 상황의 이미지 데이터를 수집하여 다양한 딥러닝 기반 객체 탐지 알고리즘을 통해 재난 상황에서 요구조자를 탐지하는 정확도를 구했다. 본 연구에서 재난 상황에 요구조자를 탐지하는 알고리즘을 분석한 결과 YOLOv4 알고리즘의 정확도가 0.94로 실제 재난 상황에서 활용하기 가장 적합하다는 것을 증명하였다. 본 논문을 통해 재난 상황의 효율적인 수색과 구조에 도움을 주며 붕괴된 건물 내에서도 높은 수준의 물리적 보안을 이룰 수 있을 것이다.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2003년도 ICCAS
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• pp.758-761
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• 2003

This paper introduces a method that can detect obstacles and corridor environments from the images captured by a CCD camera in an automobile or mobile robot is proposed. Processing the input dynamic images in real time requires high performance hardware as well as efficient software. In order to relieve these requirements for detecting the useful information from the images in real time, a "Moving Window" scheme is proposed. Therefore, detecting the useful information, it becomes possible to search the obstacles within the driving corridor of an automobile or mobile robot. The feasibility of the proposed algorithm is demonstrated through the simulated experiments of the corridor driving.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2003년도 ICCAS
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• pp.639-644
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• 2003

An unstructured environment requires a robot to possess outstanding mobility and advanced control algorithms since there exist complicated configurations such as obstacle, uneven surface, etc. Especially, when a quadruped robot walks in these environments, obstacles in the walking route will obstruct the walking or may give rise to a serious trouble. In this paper, we introduce a strategy for the stable walking in unstructured environment. The proposed strategy consists of two control algorithms. One is a collision{free algorithm to avoid obstacles and the other is an algorithm to overcome any obstacle. These are based on the obstacle detection method and a shape reconstruction algorithm, Which algorithms are described in detail. In addition, the validity of these algorithms have been demonstrated through experiments using a quadruped walking robot called "MRWALLSPECT III(Multifunctional Robot for Wall inSPECTion version 3 )".