Optimizing Multi-Camera Mobile Mapping Systems with Pose Graph and Feature-Based Approaches
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Abstract
Multi-camera Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (V-SLAM) increases spatial coverage through multi-view image streams, improving localization accuracy and reducing data acquisition time. Despite its speed and generally robustness, V-SLAM often struggles to achieve precise camera poses necessary for accurate 3D reconstruction, especially in complex environments. This study introduces two novel multi-camera optimization methods to enhance pose accuracy, reduce drift, and ensure loop closures. These methods refine multi-camera V-SLAM outputs within existing frameworks and are evaluated in two configurations: (1) multiple independent stereo V-SLAM instances operating on separate camera pairs; and (2) multi-view odometry processing all camera streams simultaneously. The proposed optimizations include (1) a multi-view feature-based optimization that integrates V-SLAM poses with rigid inter-camera constraints and bundle adjustment; and (2) a multi-camera pose graph optimization that fuses multiple trajectories using relative pose constraints and robust noise models. Validation is conducted through two complex 3D surveys using the ATOM-ANT3D multi-camera fisheye mobile mapping system. Results demonstrate survey-grade accuracy comparable to traditional photogrammetry, with reduced computational time, advancing toward near real-time 3D mapping of challenging environments.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 2810 |
| Journal | Remote sensing |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 16 |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
| Externally published | Yes |
External IDs
| Scopus | 105014250384 |
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