Abstract: In a method or system in which an imaging element views navigation elements for e.g. navigation, the navigating elements may not be positioned optimally. Positions may exist in which the same angles exist from the imaging element to the same or similar navigating elements, whereby the positions are not unique. Navigation elements may then be repositioned, added or removed to make the positions unique.

Abstract: Vision systems for autonomous machines and methods of using same during machine localization are provided. Exemplary systems and methods may reduce computing resources needed to perform vision-based localization by selecting the most appropriate camera from two or more cameras, and optionally selecting only a portion of the selected camera's field of view, from which to perform vision-based location correction. Other embodiments may provide camera lens coverings that maintain optical clarity while operating within debris-filled environments.

Abstract: Autonomous machine (100) navigation techniques include using simulation to configure camera (133) capture parameters. A method may include capturing image data of a scene, generating irradiance image data, determining at least one test camera capture parameter, determining a simulated scene parameter, and generating at least one updated camera capture parameter. Image data for camera capture configuration may be captured while the autonomous machine is moving. Camera (133) captures parameters may be used to capture images while the autonomous machine (100) is slowed or stopped, particularly in lowlight conditions.

Abstract: In a method or system in which an imaging element views navigation elements for e.g. navigation, the navigating elements may not be positioned optimally. Positions may exist in which the same angles exist from the imaging element to the same or similar navigating elements, whereby the positions are not unique. Navigation elements may then be repositioned, added or removed to make the positions unique.

Abstract: A method for navigating a movable device is disclosed. The movable device comprises a moving system arranged to move the movable device along a surface, a control system arranged to control movement of the movable device by means of the moving system, and a vision-based detector. At least one fiducial mounted at or near a position of the movable device, is captured by means of the vision-based detector and recognised. A position and/or a pose of the movable device is determined, based on the recognised at least one fiducial. An inclination of the movable device is detected, and the determined position and/or pose of the movable device is corrected, based on the detected inclination of the movable device. Finally, the movable device is navigated based on the corrected position and/or pose of the movable device.