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Camera

David Silver, Stephen Welch, Abdullah Zaidi, Andreas Haja, and Aaron Brown

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Syllabus

Introduction to the instructor, and the guest Timo Rehfeld, Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, and the course overview.
Learn about the various levels of autonomy, some typical sensor sets, basics of camera technology, and an introduction into the OpenCV computer vision library.
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Learn the collision detection basics, and estimating the TTC with Lidar and Camera.
Learn about the intensity gradient and filtering techniques; extract corners, infer features of an image, and track an object across multiple images.
Camera Based 2D Feature Tracking
Learn to improve the tracking process results by combining the Camera and Lidar output
Track an Object in 3D Space
Final Thoughts from Timo

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Skills taught are highly relevant to robotics, and areas such as self-driving cars
Also teaches the Camera Based 2D Feature Tracking
Taught by experts David Silver and Stephen Welch who are recognized for their work in the field
Another Udacity course, may be part of a larger structured program of study

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Career center

Learners who complete Camera will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Autonomous Vehicle Engineer
Autonomous Vehicle Engineers design, develop, and test self-driving cars. This course may be useful for Autonomous Vehicle Engineers because it provides an introduction to the basics of computer vision and Lidar, which are two key technologies for self-driving cars. Additionally, the course will provide insights into how to integrate these technologies into a system.
Computer Vision Scientist
Computer Vision Scientists develop algorithms and technologies that enable computers to see and interpret images and videos. This course may be useful for Computer Vision Scientists because it provides an introduction to the basics of computer vision, including image processing, feature extraction, and object tracking. Additionally, the course will discuss the basics of Lidar, which is a technology that can be used to create 3D images of the world.
Research Scientist
Research Scientists conduct research in a variety of fields, including computer vision and robotics. This course may be useful for Research Scientists who are interested in working on these topics. The course will provide a foundation for understanding the state-of-the-art in these fields. Additionally, the course will provide insights into how to design and conduct research studies.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers develop and deploy machine learning models. This course may be useful for Machine Learning Engineers who are interested in working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide a foundation for building machine learning models that can detect objects in images and track objects as they move. Additionally, the course will discuss how to use these models to improve the performance of these systems.
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineers design, develop, and test complex systems. This course may be useful for Systems Engineers who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide a foundation for understanding the challenges and opportunities of developing these systems. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to design and test these systems successfully.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who are interested in working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide a foundation for building software that can detect objects in images and track objects as they move. Additionally, the course will discuss the basics of Lidar.
Project Manager
Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course may be useful for Project Managers who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing these projects. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to plan and execute these projects successfully.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts gather and analyze business requirements. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of gathering and analyzing requirements for these systems. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to gather and analyze requirements effectively.
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineers sell software systems to businesses. This course may be useful for Sales Engineers who are selling computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of selling these systems. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to sell these systems effectively.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality Assurance Analysts test software systems for bugs and other defects. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of testing these systems. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to test these systems effectively.
Robotics Software Engineer
Robotics Software Engineers are tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining software systems for robots. These engineers work on everything from self-driving cars to industrial robots. This course may be useful for Robotics Software Engineers because it provides an introduction to computer vision, which is a key technology for robots. Specifically, this course will provide a foundation for building software that can detect objects in images and track objects as they move. Additionally, the course will discuss the basics of Lidar, which is another important technology for robots.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists collect, analyze, and interpret data. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who are interested in working with computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide a foundation for understanding the data that these systems generate. Additionally, the course will discuss how to use this data to improve the performance of these systems.
User Experience Designer
User Experience Designers design the user interface for websites and other products. This course may be useful for User Experience Designers who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of designing these systems for humans. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to design these systems to be easy to use and visually appealing.
Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful for Product Managers who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of developing these systems. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to launch these systems successfully.
Technical Writer
Technical Writers write documentation for software systems. This course may be useful for Technical Writers who are working on computer vision or robotics systems. The course will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of writing documentation for these systems. Additionally, the course will provide guidance on how to write clear and concise documentation that is easy to understand.

Reading list

We've selected ten books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Camera.
This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed introduction to the field of computer vision, covering both the theoretical foundations and the practical applications. It would be a valuable supplement to the course for students looking to deepen their understanding of the subject.
This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed introduction to the field of computer vision, covering both the theoretical foundations and the practical applications. It would be a valuable supplement to the course for students looking to deepen their understanding of the subject.
Provides a practical introduction to OpenCV, the popular open-source computer vision library. It would be particularly useful for students who want to gain hands-on experience with OpenCV and implement computer vision algorithms.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of computer vision, covering a wide range of topics from image formation to object recognition. It would be a valuable reference for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the field.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of computer vision algorithms and applications, covering a wide range of topics from image processing to object recognition. It would be a valuable reference for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the field.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of computer vision, covering a wide range of topics from image formation to object recognition. It would be a valuable reference for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the field.
This classic textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of multiple view geometry, which fundamental topic in computer vision. It would be a valuable reference for students interested in learning about this area.
This classic textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of multiple view geometry, which fundamental topic in computer vision. It would be a valuable reference for students interested in learning about this area.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of digital image processing, which foundational topic for computer vision. It would be a valuable reference for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of this area.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of digital image processing, which foundational topic for computer vision. It would be a valuable reference for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of this area.

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