<title>Stereopsis For Robots By Iterative Stereo Image Matching</title>

A system of three dimensional vision and space perception for industrial robots is described. The system is based on binocular or two camera stereopsis and is derived from earlier successful systems used in the automation of map compilation from overlapping aerial photographs. It is suitable for the identification and inspection of irregularly shaped objects and for motion control as in orientation, shaping, fabrication and assembly operations and for the guidance of automated vehicles in active areas.