Computer Vision and Robotics Research Group

Computing Science, University of Alberta

Computer Vision

Medical imaging

Robotics




An image-based capture system

A quick and easy to use image-based modeling system for the acquisition of both 3D geometry and visual appearance of real world objects. ...


Wavelet light basis

A wavelet based light representation used for representing and capturing light. ...


On-line tracking and modeling

On-line 3D reconstruction from tracked feature points. ...


3D SSD Tracking

3D SSD tracking A 3D consistent model is imposed to all tracked SSD regions, thus supporting direct tracking of camera position. ...


Variational Shape and Reflectance Estimation

Variational method implemented as a PDE-driven surface evolution interleaved with reflectance estimation....
Lots of demos at Neil's webpage


Modeling with dynamic texture

Inaccuracies in a coarse geometry obtained using structure-from-motion is compensated by an image-based correction - dynamic texture. ...


Range intensity registration

A novel image-based algorithm for registering camera intesity data with range data from a laser rangefinder. ...




Tumor growth prediction

Predicting tumor invasion margin using a geodesic distance defined on the Riemannian manifold of white fibers. ...



Brain Tumor Segmentation

A variational segmentation method applied to a high-dimensional feature set computed from the MRI. ...



Muscle and fat segmentation

Muscle and adipose tissue segmentation in CT images based on a deformable shape. ...



Semi-automatic segmentation software

A semi-automatic software for medical image segmentation. ...





Uncalibrated Visual Servoing

Vision-based motion control of a WAM arm without using camera calibration or knowledge of camera/robot transformation for use in unstructured environments ...


Predictive display

A predictive display system provided immediate visual feedback from robot site at the operator site. ...


Mobile Manipulation and Telerobotics for Space Exploration

An advanced dual-arm mobile manipulator is prototyped for research in semi-autonomous teleoperation and supervisory control ...


Image-based model for robot localization

Panoramic image mosaic augmented with depth information applied to robot localization. ...