VCS-IV: Real-time Visual Processing System using a Vision Chip

Summary

We developed a new real-time visual processing system using a programmable vision chip. This system features new functions such as sensor characteristics control, and also it is implemented to be more compact, faster system.

The components below are implemented to 76mm x 76mm boards. The boards are stacked and used as required for extensibility.

• 64x64 pixels vision chip
• controller chip
• I/O interface
• power supply

System appearance and image processing results

References

1. Shingo Kagami, Takashi Komuro, Masatoshi Ishikawa: A High-Speed Vision System with In-Pixel Programmable ADCs and PEs for Real-Time Visual Sensing, 8th IEEE International Workshop on Advanced Motion Control (Kawasaki, 2004.3.26) / Proceedings, pp.439-443
2. Takashi Komuro, Shingo Kagami, Akio Namiki, Masatoshi Ishikawa: A High-speed Vision Chip and Robot Applications, 2004 1st IEEE Technical Exhibition Based Conference on Robotics and Automation (TExCRA 2004), (Tokyo, 2004.11.18-19) / Proceedings, pp.3-4 [PDF]