Patent ID: 11657527

Abstract:
Generating edge-depth values for an object, utilizing the edge-depth values in generating a 3D point cloud for the object, and utilizing the generated 3D point cloud for generating a 3D bounding shape (e.g., 3D bounding box) for the object. Edge-depth values for an object are depth values that are determined from frame(s) of vision data (e.g., left/right images) that captures the object, and that are determined to correspond to an edge of the object (an edge from the perspective of frame(s) of vision data). Techniques that utilize edge-depth values for an object (exclusively, or in combination with other depth values for the object) in generating 3D bounding shapes can enable accurate 3D bounding shapes to be generated for partially or fully transparent objects. Such increased accuracy 3D bounding shapes directly improve performance of a robot that utilizes the 3D bounding shapes in performing various tasks.