Not intrusive method for the measurement of alignment angles of vehicular suspension based on computer vision

Author(s)

Carlos Roberto Mingoto Junior

• Document type: Doctoral Thesis
• Press: Campinas, SP.
• Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica
• Defense date: 2012-07-31

Examining board members

Paulo Roberto Gardel Kurka; João Maurício Rosário; Ely Carneiro de Paiva; Valdir Grassi Junior; Humberto Ferasoli Filho

• Advisor: Paulo Roberto Gardel Kurka

Abstract

This research project uses stereoscopic computer vision techniques to develop a system to measure alignment angles of vehicular suspensions, using low cost cameras. Currently, most of the devices intended to measure vehicular suspension angles are based on the use of electromechanical components, such as resistive pendulums, capacitive inclinometers or opticmechanical devices (mirrors and projection of beams of monochromatic light of low intensity). Fundaments of linear algebra and computer vision techniques, lead to studies of feasibility and practical implementation of a system used to measure vehicular suspension alignment angles. Virtual and real measurements are carried out to illustrate the operative potential of such a system (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/06298-6 - Application of computer vision in vehicular suspension alignment
• Grantee: Carlos Roberto Mingoto Junior
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate