Object Detection and Distance Measurement in Teleoperation

Abstract

In recent years, teleoperation has experienced rapid development. Numerous teleoperation applications in diverse areas have been reported. Among all teleoperation-related components, computer vision (CV) is treated as one of the must-have technologies, because it allows users to observe remote scenarios. In addition, CV can further help the user to identify and track the desired targets from complex scenes. It has been proven that efficient CV methods can significantly improve the operation accuracy and relieve user’s physical and mental fatigue. Therefore, furthering understanding about CV techniques and reviewing the latest research outcomes is necessary for teleoperation designers. In this context, this review article was composed.