Addressing Data Annotation Challenges in Multiple Sensors: A Solution for Scania Collected Datasets

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Addressing challenges in annotating data from multiple sensors in autonomous vehicles, focusing on motion compensation and object tracking.

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Introduction:

Data annotation in autonomous vehicles is crucial for developing DNN models and evaluating perception systems.
Annotating multiple active sensors requires motion compensation and translation for consistent data.

Challenges in Annotation:

Highly dynamic objects pose challenges in matching data from multiple sensors.
Human annotators struggle to create accurate bounding boxes for dynamic objects.

Proposed Solution:

Using Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE) to estimate object speed and correct bounding box positions.

Background & Motivation:

Various approaches exist for generating training data for autonomous vehicles.
Challenges in bridging the gap between simulated and real-world data.

Contributions:

Highlighting the problem of annotating data from multiple sensors in heavy vehicles.
Introducing an MHE estimator to estimate non-ego vehicle speeds and refine annotations.

Methodology:

Describing the kinematic model and Moving Horizon Estimation approach.
Refining annotations for multi-LiDAR setups.

Experiments & Results:

Experimental setup using Scania datasets for state estimation and annotation refinement.
Comparison of MHE, Kalman Filter, and basic speed estimation approaches.

Conclusions & Future Work:

Proposed solution addresses data annotation challenges in heavy vehicle sensor systems.
Future research directions include customizing the modeling approach and extending the application to longer time sequences.

Statistieken

"The proposed solution takes a track of an annotated object as input and uses the Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE) to robustly estimate its speed."
"The estimated speed profile is utilized to correct the position of the annotated box and add boxes to object clusters missed by the original annotation."

Citaten

"The proposed solution takes a track of an annotated object as input and uses the Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE) to robustly estimate its speed."
"The estimated speed profile is utilized to correct the position of the annotated box and add boxes to object clusters missed by the original annotation."

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Addressing Data Annotation Challenges in Multiple Sensors

by Ajinkya Khoc... om arxiv.org 03-28-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2403.18649.pdf

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How can the proposed solution be adapted for different types of vehicles beyond trucks

The proposed solution can be adapted for different types of vehicles beyond trucks by customizing the modeling approach based on the specific characteristics of each vehicle class. For instance, for articulated vehicles, the state space and state transition model in the MHE estimator can be modified to account for the articulated sections and their motion dynamics. Similarly, for pedestrian detection, the kinematic model can be adjusted to incorporate pedestrian movement patterns and behaviors. By tailoring the MHE approach to the unique features of each vehicle type, the speed estimation and annotation refinement process can be optimized for diverse scenarios.

What are the limitations of using Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE) for speed estimation in highly dynamic scenarios

While Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE) is a powerful tool for estimating the speed of non-ego objects in dynamic scenarios, it has certain limitations, especially in highly dynamic situations. One limitation is the computational complexity of MHE, which can increase significantly with a large number of measurements and a longer horizon window. This complexity can impact real-time applications where speed estimation needs to be performed quickly. Additionally, MHE relies on accurate modeling of the system dynamics and noise characteristics, and inaccuracies in these models can lead to suboptimal speed estimates. In highly dynamic scenarios where objects exhibit rapid and unpredictable movements, the assumptions of the kinematic model may not hold, affecting the accuracy of the speed estimation.

How can the challenges in bridging simulated and real-world data be further addressed in autonomous vehicle development

To address the challenges in bridging simulated and real-world data in autonomous vehicle development, several strategies can be implemented. One approach is to enhance the fidelity of simulation environments by incorporating more realistic physics models, sensor behaviors, and environmental factors. By creating simulation scenarios that closely mimic real-world conditions, the gap between simulated and actual sensor outputs can be reduced. Another strategy is to implement domain adaptation techniques that leverage annotated real-world data to fine-tune models trained on simulated data. This process helps in transferring knowledge from simulation to reality, improving the generalization ability of autonomous driving systems. Furthermore, continuous validation and calibration of simulation models against real-world data can help in maintaining alignment between the two domains, ensuring that the simulated data remains relevant and useful for autonomous vehicle development.