Enhancing Depth Image Estimation for Underwater Robots by Combining Image Processing and Machine Learning

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Main Authors: Nguyen, Quang Truong, Canh, Thanh Nguyen, HoangVan, Xiem
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author Nguyen, Quang Truong
Canh, Thanh Nguyen
HoangVan, Xiem
author_facet Nguyen, Quang Truong
Canh, Thanh Nguyen
HoangVan, Xiem
contents Depth information plays a crucial role in autonomous systems for environmental perception and robot state estimation. With the rapid development of deep neural network technology, depth estimation has been extensively studied and shown potential for practical applications. However, in particularly challenging environments such as low-light and noisy underwater conditions, direct application of machine learning models may not yield the desired results. Therefore, in this paper, we present an approach to enhance underwater image quality to improve depth estimation effectiveness. First, underwater images are processed through methods such as color compensation, brightness equalization, and enhancement of contrast and sharpness of objects in the image. Next, we perform depth estimation using the Udepth model on the enhanced images. Finally, the results are evaluated and presented to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the enhanced depth image quality approach for underwater robots.
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spellingShingle Enhancing Depth Image Estimation for Underwater Robots by Combining Image Processing and Machine Learning
Nguyen, Quang Truong
Canh, Thanh Nguyen
HoangVan, Xiem
Robotics
Depth information plays a crucial role in autonomous systems for environmental perception and robot state estimation. With the rapid development of deep neural network technology, depth estimation has been extensively studied and shown potential for practical applications. However, in particularly challenging environments such as low-light and noisy underwater conditions, direct application of machine learning models may not yield the desired results. Therefore, in this paper, we present an approach to enhance underwater image quality to improve depth estimation effectiveness. First, underwater images are processed through methods such as color compensation, brightness equalization, and enhancement of contrast and sharpness of objects in the image. Next, we perform depth estimation using the Udepth model on the enhanced images. Finally, the results are evaluated and presented to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the enhanced depth image quality approach for underwater robots.
title Enhancing Depth Image Estimation for Underwater Robots by Combining Image Processing and Machine Learning
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.05344