Pose estimation and applications using computer imaging

A computer product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium storing a plurality of instructions that when executed control an electronic device including one or more processors, the electronic device is configured to position a hinged vehicle including a primary part and a secondary part coupled to the primary part at a project site, the instructions comprising:

• receiving, by a pose estimation control system from an image capturing device, digital image data representing one or more features of the secondary part;
• performing, by the pose estimation control system, image analysis on the digital image data to identify positions of the one or more features of the secondary part;
• identifying, by the pose estimation control system, an angle of at least a portion of the secondary part based on the positions of the one or more features of the secondary part from the analysis of the digital image data;
• calculating, by the pose estimation control system, a current position of the secondary part based on the angle of the at least a portion of the secondary part;
• calculating, by the pose estimation control system, a positional difference between a correct position at the project site for the secondary part and a current position of the secondary part at the project site;
• and
• initiating, by the pose estimation control system, a change in a position of the primary part to compensate for the positional difference and to position the secondary part on the correct position.

A system for positioning a hinged vehicle including a primary part and a secondary part coupled to the primary part at a project site, the system comprising:

• an image capturing device mounted on the primary component;
• memory configured to store data;
• a control interface for displaying information to a user;
• and
• a pose estimation control module formed of one or more processors coupled to the image capturing device, the memory, and the control interface, the pose estimation control module being configured to:
• receive, by the pose estimation control module from an image capturing device, digital image data representing one or more features of the secondary part;
• perform, by the pose estimation control module, image analysis on the digital image data to identify positions of the one or more features of the secondary part;
• identify, by the pose estimation control module, an angle of at least a portion of the secondary part based on the positions of the one or more features of the secondary part from the analysis of the digital image data;
• calculate, by the pose estimation control module, a current position of the secondary part based on the angle of the at least a portion of the secondary part;
• calculate, by the pose estimation control module, a positional difference between a correct position at the project site for the secondary part and a current position of the secondary part at the project site;
• and
• initiate, by the pose estimation control module, a change in a position of the primary part to compensate for the positional difference and to position the secondary part on the correct position.