posted on 1998-01-01, 00:00authored byOwen Carmichael, Martial Hebert
We present a method for building models of complex
environments from range data gathered at multiple viewpoints.
Our approach is unique in that no prior knowledge
of the relative positions of the viewpoints is needed in
order to register data from them. Furthermore, we present
a technique for specification and utilization of so-called
“common-sense” constraints on the transformations
between views to improve the accuracy and speed of the
registration process. Results are shown from our effort to
map a 60 m. by 20 m. multiple-room storage area containing
a cluttered array of objects.