EKF-Based Depth Camera and Deep Learning Fusion for UAV-Person Distance Estimation and Following in SAR Operations
Researchers have developed a fusion system combining Extended Kalman Filtering with depth camera and deep learning algorithms to enable UAVs to accurately estimate distance from human targets during search-and-rescue operations. The system integrates YOLO-pose for real-time detection with depth sensor data, reducing distance estimation errors by up to 15.3% and improving performance in challenging conditions like poor visibility and reflections.