Sensor Integration

Overview

Modern robotics relies heavily on sophisticated sensor systems for perception, navigation, and decision-making. My expertise encompasses the full sensor integration pipeline from hardware selection to data processing algorithms.

Sensor Technologies

Vision Systems

• 2D Cameras: High-speed cameras for vision
• 3D Vision: Structured light and time-of-flight systems
• Thermal Imaging: Temperature monitoring and defect detection

Proximity & Range

• Ultrasonic: Cost-effective distance measurement
• Infrared: Precise short-range detection

Force & Torque

• Force/Torque: Precise force control for assembly
• Tactile Arrays: Surface pressure distribution
• Current Sensing: Motor load monitoring
• Vibration Analysis: Predictive maintenance

Data Processing Pipeline

1. Signal Conditioning

• Noise filtering and amplification
• Analog-to-digital conversion
• Synchronization and timestamping

2. Sensor Fusion

• Kalman filtering for state estimation

Performance Optimization

• GPU acceleration for vision processing
• Multi-threaded architecture
• Memory optimization techniques
• Temperature compensation
• Periodic verification systems