Nicam Project

The Non-frontal Imaging Camera (Nicam) Project involves the design and development of camera systems that capture images with a large field-of-view and obtain all objects in focus. In addition, range estimates are calculated for each scene point in the image.

Here are a few examples of the cameras we have built in the Computer Vision and Robotics Laboratory.

This system includes a Pentium processor for onboard computation. A color LCD display and touch-pad to facilitate easy operation. An internal harddrive provides storage space for storing images. Images can also be exported through a built-in Zip drive or Ethernet connection. Ports are available for additional display and storage devices such as a printer, monitor, mouse or keyboard.

This smaller system is designed for limited space applications and can be mounted in any orientation. It can be interfaced and controlled by any PC by inserting motion controller and frame grabber cards. Continuous rotation over 360 degree provides for immersive imaging techniques.