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Pedestrian Detection Using Ultrasonic Distance Sensors Based on Virtual Driving Environments

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  • Yoon, Hyun-cheol (Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kyungsung University) ;
  • Choi, Ju Yong (School of Mechatronics, Industrial & Management Engineering, Kyungsung University)
  • 윤현철 (경성대학교 메카트로닉스공학과) ;
  • 최주용 (경성대학교 융합시스템공학부)
  • Received : 2017.01.02
  • Accepted : 2017.03.13
  • Published : 2017.05.01
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Abstract

In shuttle vans designed to transport children, the recognition of a child's approach and departure is very important. Ultrasonic sensors are generally used for a short distance around a vehicle. Although ultrasonic sensors are cheaper than other ADAS sensors, the number of sensors installed in a van should be optimized. In order to recognize the presence of a child around a shuttle van, this paper proposes the placement of ultrasonic sensors in the van. Considering the turning radius of the van and the distance from each sensor to a child, collision risk is classified as 'safe', 'warning', and 'danger'. The sensor placement and the recognition algorithm are verified in a virtual driving environment.

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