Omnidirectional Camera

Omnidirectional cameras, providing a 360-degree field of view, are increasingly used in robotics and computer vision to overcome limitations of traditional cameras. Current research focuses on improving applications like robot navigation (leveraging vision-language models and efficient algorithms for rotation estimation), 3D mapping (integrating LiDAR data for enhanced accuracy), and human-robot interaction (facilitating tasks such as selfie-taking and guiding). These advancements are significant because they enable more robust and versatile systems for various applications, from autonomous navigation to underwater exploration and assistive technologies.