Excavator pose estimation under occlusion: a coordinate classification approach enhanced by Kalman filtering
摘要
This paper presents a novel excavator pose estimation framework based on coordinate classification. The framework introduces three key innovations: 1) a coordinate classification network for accurate arm joint estimation under unobstructed conditions, 2) a Kalman filter for maintaining temporal coherence during occlusions, and 3) virtual trajectory-driven recalibration of Kalman parameters for stable pose recovery post-occlusion. The proposed method achieves a lightweight design with a reduction of approximately 80.8% in the number of parameters, while also decreasing the endpoint error (EPE) by 2.81 pixels. Experimental validation on an excavator dataset highlights the robustness and efficiency of the approach, demonstrating its potential for real-time deployment in challenging operational conditions.