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    • Computer Vision
    • Robotics

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    • Random refraction from turbulence and wavy interfaces causes spatial, temporal, and viewpoint-dependent distortions.
    • Accurate 3D object localization is crucial for applications like underwater navigation and biological predator-prey interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a multiview approach for robust 3D object localization in the presence of random refraction.
    • To leverage statistical properties of refraction to infer 3D object location from 2D image projections.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a probabilistic framework relating pixel locations to lines of sight through refracted media.
    • Employed measurements from multiple views and times to construct a likelihood function for 3D object location.
    • Exploited uncorrelated distortions in simultaneously acquired, wide-baseline stereo images to reduce acquisition time.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully estimated 3D object locations and their uncertainties from distorted, multiview image sequences.
    • Demonstrated reduced localization time by acquiring simultaneous stereo images with wide baselines.
    • Validated the method in both controlled laboratory settings and a real-world swimming pool environment.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed multiview method effectively addresses 3D localization challenges posed by random refraction.
    • Simultaneous wide-baseline stereo imaging significantly enhances the efficiency of 3D object localization.
    • This technique offers a promising solution for applications requiring accurate underwater perception.