Geometric primitive extraction using a genetic algorithm

Abstract

A genetic algorithm based on a minimal subset representation of a geometric primitive is used to perform primitive extraction. A genetic algorithm is an optimization method that uses the metaphor of evolution, and a minimal subset is the smallest number of points necessary to define a unique instance of a geometric primitive. The approach is capable of extracting more complex primitives than the Hough transform. While similar to a hierarchical merging algorithm, it does not suffer from the problem of premature commitment.<>