Although the principles of stereoscopy have been known since the nineteen century, only after the turn of this century did technology allow the real time implementation of stereo correlation algorithms and cost-effective imaging sensors, leading to the advent of commercial stereo cameras. The richness of visual information available through 3D perception has converted binocular stereo in an essential resource for field robotics and vehicle automation. This book analyzes the most attractive applications of stereoscopic vision to agriculture, with special emphasis in automatic navigation,...
Although the principles of stereoscopy have been known since the nineteen century, only after the turn of this century did technology allow the real t...