Novel CE-CBCE feature extraction method for object classification using a low-density LiDAR point cloud

Low-end LiDAR sensor provides an alternative for depth measurement and object recognition for lightweight devices. However due to low computing capacity, complicated algorithms are incompatible to be performed on the device, with sparse information further limits the feature available for extract...

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Main Authors: Mohd Romlay, Muhammad Rabani, Mohd Ibrahim, Azhar, Toha, Siti Fauziah, De Wilde, Philippe, Venkat, Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: Public Library of Science 2021
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/91744/7/91744_Novel%20CE-CBCE%20feature%20extraction%20method.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/91744/13/91744_Novel%20CE-CBCE%20feature%20extraction%20method_Scopus.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/91744/
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0256665
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Summary:Low-end LiDAR sensor provides an alternative for depth measurement and object recognition for lightweight devices. However due to low computing capacity, complicated algorithms are incompatible to be performed on the device, with sparse information further limits the feature available for extraction. Therefore, a classification method which could receive sparse input, while providing ample leverage for the classification process to accurately differentiate objects within limited computing capability is required. To achieve reliable feature extraction from a sparse LiDAR point cloud, this paper proposes a novel Clustered Extraction and Centroid Based Clustered Extraction Method (CE-CBCE) method for feature extraction followed by a convolutional neural network (CNN) object classifier. The integration of the CE-CBCE and CNN methods enable us to utilize lightweight actuated LiDAR input and provides low computing means of classification while maintaining accurate detection. Based on genuine LiDAR data, the final result shows reliable accuracy of 97% through the method proposed.