PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
Pedestrian detection is a critical technology used in various applications, particularly in autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). It involves using sensors and algorithms to detect and track pedestrians in real-time to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
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KEY COMPONENTS OF PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
SENSORS
- These include cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, and infrared sensors. Cameras capture visual data, while LIDAR and RADAR provide distance and speed information
INTEGRATION WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS
- The detected pedestrian data is integrated with the vehicle’s control systems to enable actions such as braking, steering, or alerting the driver.
IMAGE PROCESSING
- Algorithms process the captured images to identify pedestrians. This involves several steps:
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- Preprocessing: Enhancing image quality, removing noise, and normalizing data.
- Feature Extraction: Identifying key features that differentiate pedestrians from other objects (e.g., shape, motion, texture).
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TRACKING
- Once detected, pedestrians are tracked across frames to predict their movement and adjust vehicle behaviour accordingly. Techniques include Kalman filters and optical flow analysis.
CHALLENGES
OCCLUSION
- Pedestrians partially hidden by other objects can be challenging to detect.
VARRIED ENVIRONMENTS
- Different lighting conditions, weather, and backgrounds can affect detection accuracy.
REAL=TIME PROCESSING
- The system must process data quickly to make immediate decisions, requiring efficient algorithms and powerful hardware.
APPLICATIONS
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
- Ensuring the safety of pedestrians by detecting and reacting to their presence.
SMART TRAFFIC SYSTEMS
- Managing pedestrian traffic and reducing accidents at crosswalks.
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
- Monitoring pedestrian movement in public areas for security purposes.