Object localization and change detection in urban environments using dashcam videos

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Contributors

  • Aziza Zhanabatyrova - (Author)
  • Yu Xiao - (Author)
  • Ahmad Elalailyi - , Bruno Kessler Foundation, Polytechnic University of Milan (Author)
  • Fabio Remondino - (Author)

Abstract

The rapid evolution of urban landscapes necessitates efficient mapping solutions. Traditional high-accuracy semantic maps generated using expensive sensors and mobile mapping vehicles provide precise spatial data, but face challenges related to cost and scalability. Crowdsourced dashcam videos present a practical alternative for acquiring urban visual data, leveraging widely available and low-cost camera technology. Recent advances in photogrammetry and computer vision - such as Structure from Motion (SfM), Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), semantic segmentation and object detection - enable the extraction of both 3D and semantic information from monocular images. Building upon previous research, we propose a pipeline for constructing and updating semantic 3D maps using crowdsourced low-cost dashcam footages, with a particular emphasis on automatic change detection. Our approach compares metadata related to urban landmarks (e.g., traffic signs) to identify modifications in cityscapes. We evaluate the robustness of the proposed approach with various sequences captured under challenging conditions, including rain, darkness and fog, comparing the performance of SfM-based and SLAM-based 3D reconstruction methods. Results show the effectiveness of the proposed low-cost methodology in localizing urban objects and changes, although accuracy needs to be improved with better georeferencing procedures.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th International Conference on Mobile Mapping Technology (MMT 2025) “Mobile Mapping for Autonomous Systems and Spatial Intelligence”
Pages169–176
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 5 Nov 2025
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

SeriesThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
VolumeXLVIII-1/W5-2025
ISSN1682-1750

External IDs

Mendeley 40b8249a-24f9-3e19-9915-d4f678dcdfb2
unpaywall 10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-1-w5-2025-169-2025

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