In computer vision, gradient-based tracking is usually performed from monochromatic inputs. However, a few research studies consider the influence of the chosen color-tograyscale conversion technique. This paper evaluates the impact of these conversion algorithms on tracking and homography calculation results, both being fundamental steps of augmented reality applications. Eighteen color-to-greyscale algorithms were investigated. These observations allowed the authors to conclude that the methods can cause significant discrepancies in the overall performance. As a related finding, experiments also showed that pure color channels (R, G, B) yielded more stability and precision when compared to other approaches.
Using Augmented Reality in Software Engineering Education? First insights to a comparative study of 2D and AR UML modeling
