Algorithms for Real Time Detection and Depth Calculation of Obstacles by Autonomous Robots

As robotics is increasing its influence over the technological developments, the need for autonomous robots capable of performing various tasks has increased. These task include the operations in which they detect the obstacles and navigate themselves in an unknown environment. Here we present two algorithms for wireless detection and depth calculation of obstacles. These algorithms are implemented using image processing techniques. The sensor assembly used for wireless sensing of the obstacle comprises of a LASER source and a camera.