METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A VEHICLE CAN PASS THROUGH AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAMERA

摘要

The invention relates to a method and to a device for determining whether a vehicle can pass through an object by means of a (spatially resolving) three-dimensional camera. At least one image of the surroundings of the vehicle is recorded by a three-dimensional camera. At least one path on which the vehicle is likely to move is ascertained. The image data of the three-dimensional camera is used to determine whether an object located on the path is recognised and whether said object has one or more connections to the ground. Upon determining a corresponding object, the dimensions and shape of the area or the space between object and roadway through which the vehicle is to pass according to the path are determined from the image data. By comparing the dimensions and the shape of the entry area or the space to be passed through with the dimensions and shape of the vehicle, it is determined whether and how the vehicle can pass through the object and further suitable actions can be taken.