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Drone detection is pivotal in numerous security and counter-UAV applications. However, existing deep learning-based methods typically struggle to balance robust feature representation with computational efficiency. This challenge is…
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In this study a model pipeline is proposed that combines computer vision with control-theoretic methods and utilizes low cost sensors. The proposed work enables perception-aware motion control for a quadrotor UAV to detect and navigate to…
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In this paper we propose a novel approach to generate a synthetic aerial dataset for application in UAV monitoring. We propose to accentuate shape-based object representation by applying texture randomization. A diverse dataset with…
Object detection is an essential task for autonomous robots operating in dynamic and changing environments. A robot should be able to detect objects in the presence of sensor noise that can be induced by changing lighting conditions for…
Leveraging multi-modal fusion, especially between camera and LiDAR, has become essential for building accurate and robust 3D object detection systems for autonomous vehicles. Until recently, point decorating approaches, in which point…
Urban-oriented autonomous vehicles require a reliable perception technology to tackle the high amount of uncertainties. The recently introduced compact 3D LIDAR sensor offers a surround spatial information that can be exploited to enhance…
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Small object detection via UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) images captured from drones and radar is a complex task with several formidable challenges. This domain encompasses numerous complexities that impede the accurate detection and…
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