CARLOS PINHEIRO
Research Engineer in Spatial Perception, SLAM, and Real-Time 3D Systems
I am a PhD candidate at the Visual Computing Group, University of Konstanz, Germany.
My research focuses on collaborative visual SLAM for multi-agent robotics, with an emphasis on scalable and efficient spatial perception under embedded constraints.
My work over the past 15 years spans computer vision, visual SLAM, multi-view geometry, GPU programming, multi-sensor perception, real-time 3D systems, and XR:
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Developing efficient visual SLAM methods for embedded and resource-constrained platforms in robotics and XR.
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Building a robust Bayesian multi-object tracking module for an ADAS perception pipeline using LiDAR and radar.
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Built VR training and simulation systems for defense programs; also explored camera–LiDAR fusion for 3D mapping workflows and implemented camera calibration workflows.
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Developing deep learning methods for industrial image processing. Recipient of the FokusFinder Best Thesis Award.
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Co-inventing the pinch/grab gesture for depth-sensing systems, later widely adopted across VR, AR, and smart glasses.


