NASA NTRS · 20060036569
Fast Optical Hazard Detection for Planetary Rovers Using Multiple Spot Laser Triangulation
Abstract
A new laser-based optical sensor system that provides hazard detection for planetary rovers is presented. It is anticipated that the sensor can support safe travel at speeds up to 6cm/second for large (1m) rovers in full sunlight on Earth or Mars. The system overcomes limitations in an older design that require image differencing ot detect a laser stripe in full sun.
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Matthies, L., Balch, T., Wilcox, B.. 1997-04-20. Fast Optical Hazard Detection for Planetary Rovers Using Multiple Spot Laser Triangulation. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060036569
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