Depth and Dimension Estimation Using Computer Vision
Sourabh Ravindran, S Srikanth, T S Raagul, R M Madhankumar, M. Ganesan
Abstract
The growing importance of depth and dimension estimation in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and construction industries highlights the need for accurate environmental perception. Monocular depth-based cameras face challenges such as scale ambiguity and data scarcity, making precise distance measurements difficult. Stereo-vision setups provide improved scene information, thereby reducing the error rate. Deriving depth from stereo images using a Pseudo-LIDAR based approach enhances depth data. Pixel-to-length conversion from this depth information enables precise dimension estimation of objects. Developing a computer vision algorithm that calculates pixel-to-length ratios at various distances and adjusting for calibration discrepancies will streamline decision-making in autonomous systems, improving efficiency across industrial operations.