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Zijie Jiang¹, Zhongliang Cai¹, Nian Hui¹

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Summary

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This study introduces a new camera-LiDAR calibration model that overcomes poor initial parameters for accurate data fusion. The method enhances efficiency and accuracy in diverse environments, benefiting autonomous systems.

Keywords:

automatic calibration autonomous driving camera–LiDAR calibration data fusion targetless registration

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Sensor Fusion and Calibration

Background:

Accurate camera-LiDAR calibration is vital for effective data fusion in applications like autonomous driving.
Data-driven calibration methods offer adaptability but struggle with suboptimal initialization parameters.
Existing methods' susceptibility to initialization issues hinders calibration accuracy and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel general model for camera-LiDAR calibration that addresses suboptimal parameter initialization.
To enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data-driven calibration techniques.
To develop a versatile calibration method adaptable to various sensor configurations.

Main Methods:

Developed a generalized camera-LiDAR calibration model abstracting technical complexities.
Introduced an improved objective function to mitigate suboptimal parameter initialization.
Implemented a multi-level parameter optimization algorithm for balanced accuracy and efficiency.

Main Results:

The proposed method effectively mitigates the impact of suboptimal initial calibration parameters.
Achieved highly accurate and efficient camera-LiDAR calibration results.
Demonstrated versatility and adaptability across different sensor configurations.

Conclusions:

The novel calibration method offers a significant advancement for camera-LiDAR systems.
The technique is suitable for diverse applications including autonomous driving, robotics, and computer vision.
Addresses key limitations in current data-driven calibration approaches.