Robotics

Detecting blockage/occlusion on a camera

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Asked in interviews

What image features or cues would you use to detect that a camera is blocked or occluded (dirt, water, mud, condensation, or an object on the lens)? How do you distinguish a genuine blockage from just a low-texture or dark scene?

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