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“Two People Walk Into a Bar”: Dynamic Multi-Party Social Interaction with a Robot Agent.

Foster M.E., Gaschler A., Giuliani M., Isard A., Pateraki M., Petrick R., 2012. “Two People Walk Into a Bar”: Dynamic Multi-Party Social Interaction with a Robot Agent. In Proc. of the 14th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction, 22-26 October, Santa Monica, CA, USA. Abstract: We introduce a humanoid robot bartender that is capable of […]

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Using Dempster’s rule of combination to robustly estimate pointed targets

Pateraki M., Baltzakis H., Trahanias P., 2012. Using Dempster’s rule of combination to robustly estimate pointed targets. In Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 14-18 May, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. [doi] [pdf] [bib] Abstract: In this paper we address an important issue in human-robot interaction, that of accurately deriving pointing […]

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Visual tracking of hands, faces and facial features of multiple persons

Baltzakis H., Pateraki M., Trahanias P., 2012. Visual tracking of hands, faces and facial features of multiple persons.  Machine Vision and Applications. [doi] [pdf] [bib] Abstract: This paper presents an integrated approach for tracking hands, faces and specific facial features (eyes, nose, and mouth) in image sequences. For hand and face tracking, we employ a state-of-the-art blob […]

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Bifid Zygomaticus Major Muscle: A Cadaver Anatomical Study with Photogrammetric Assistance

Stoltidou A., Dimitrakopoulos I., Pateraki M., Koebke J., Dionyssopoulos A.J., 2011. The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 19, Supplement A, pp. 158A,  Proc. of 16th Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 22-27 May, Vancouver, Canada. [pdf, p.158A] Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Zygomaticus Major muscle belongs to the facial mimetic muscles, with a high […]

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Anatomical Location of the Modiulus Using A Photogrammetric Computer Program: Its Anthropometric Implications

Stoltidou A., Dimitrakopoulos I., Pateraki M., Koebke J., Dionyssopoulos A.J., 2011. Anatomical Location of the Modiulus Using A Photogrammetric Computer Program: Its Anthropometric Implications. The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 19, Supplement A, pp. 49A, Proc.of 16th Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 22-27 May, Vancouver, Canada. [pdf, p.49A] Abstract: […]

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Tracking of facial features to support human-robot interaction

Pateraki M., Baltzakis H., Kondaxakis P., Thahanias P., 2009. Tracking of facial features to support human-robot interaction. In: Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 12-17 May, Koebe, Japan. [doi] [pdf] [bib] Abstract: In this paper we present a novel methodology for detection and tracking of facial features like eyes, nose and mouth in image […]

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Photogrammetric documentation and digital representation of the Macedonian Palace in Vergina – Aegae

Patias P., Paliadeli Ch., Georgoula O., Pateraki M., Stamnas A., Kyriakou N., 2007. Photogrammetric documentation and digital representation of the Macedonian Palace in Vergina – Aegae. In: Proc. XXI International CIPA Symposium, IAPRS, Vol. 16-5/C53 Part 3, pp. 562-566, 1-6 October, Athens, Greece. [pdf] [bib] Abstract: In this paper, the photogrammetric procedure and the development […]

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From point samples to surfaces – on meshing and alternatives

Boehm J., Pateraki M., 2006. From point samples to surfaces – on meshing and alternatives. In: Proc. of the ISPRS Commission V Symposium Image Engineering and Vision Metrology, IAPRS, Vol. 37, Part B5. [pdf] [bib] Abstract: Terrestrial laser scanners deliver a dense point-wise sampling of an object’s surface. For many applications a surface-like reconstruction is required. […]

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Photogrammetry vs. Anthroposcopy

Pateraki M., Fragkoulidou V., Stoltidou A., 2006. Photogrammetry vs. Anthroposcopy. In: Proc. of the ISPRS Commission V Symposium Image Engineering and Vision Metrology, IAPRS, Vol. 37, Part B5. [pdf] [bib] Abstract: Anthroposcopy means judging the body’s built by inspection. Visual assessment, one of the oldest methods of examination, still used in medicine today, is not reliable […]

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3D digital photogrammetric reconstructions for scoliosis screening

Patias P., Stylianidis E., Pateraki M., Chrysanthou Y., Contozis C., Zavitsanakis Th., 2006. 3D digital photogrammetric reconstructions for scoliosis screening. In: Proc. of the ISPRS Commission V Symposium Image Engineering and Vision Metrology, IAPRS, Vol. 37, Part B5. [pdf] [bib] Abstract: Scoliosis patients typically undergo numerous spinal radiographs during which they are exposed to relatively […]

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