The influence of active vision on the exoskeleton of intelligent agents

Patrice Smith; Theodore B. Terry

doi:10.1117/12.2219507

27 April 2016 The influence of active vision on the exoskeleton of intelligent agents

Patrice Smith, Theodore B. Terry

Proceedings Volume 9797, Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2016; 979704 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219507
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Abstract

Chameleonization occurs when a self-learning autonomous mobile system’s (SLAMR) active vision scans the surface of which it is perched causing the exoskeleton to changes colors exhibiting a chameleon effect. Intelligent agents having the ability to adapt to their environment and exhibit key survivability characteristics of its environments would largely be due in part to the use of active vision. Active vision would allow the intelligent agent to scan its environment and adapt as needed in order to avoid detection. The SLAMR system would have an exoskeleton, which would change, based on the surface it was perched on; this is known as the “chameleon effect.” Not in the common sense of the term, but from the techno-bio inspired meaning as addressed in our previous paper. Active vision, utilizing stereoscopic color sensing functionality would enable the intelligent agent to scan an object within its close proximity, determine the color scheme, and match it; allowing the agent to blend with its environment. Through the use of its’ optical capabilities, the SLAMR system would be able to further determine its position, taking into account spatial and temporal correlation and spatial frequency content of neighboring structures further ensuring successful background blending. The complex visual tasks of identifying objects, using edge detection, image filtering, and feature extraction are essential for an intelligent agent to gain additional knowledge about its environmental surroundings.

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Patrice Smith and Theodore B. Terry "The influence of active vision on the exoskeleton of intelligent agents", Proc. SPIE 9797, Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2016, 979704 (27 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219507

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