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Area of Science:

  • Computer Vision
  • Road Safety Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Road accidents due to unexpected obstacles, particularly wildlife, have increased significantly.
  • Existing detection systems may be costly or lack robustness in varied conditions.
  • There is a need for advanced, accessible systems for real-time obstacle detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a low-cost computer vision system for detecting and classifying moving road obstacles.
  • To enhance road safety by providing early warnings for potential hazards.
  • To assess the system's performance under diverse environmental conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized low-cost hardware and open-source software for system development.
  • Employed infra-red and colour video imaging for data input.
  • Implemented computer vision algorithms for detecting and classifying moving elements.
  • Conducted experimental evaluations under various weather and illumination conditions.

Main Results:

  • The system successfully detected and classified different types of moving road obstacles.
  • Demonstrated robust performance across a range of weather and lighting scenarios.
  • Validated the effectiveness of the proposed computer vision approach.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system offers a viable and cost-effective solution for roadway obstacle detection.
  • This technology has the potential to significantly improve road safety and reduce accidents.
  • The system's robustness makes it suitable for real-world deployment in diverse environments.