Implementation and Performance Testing of Background Subtraction Algorithm on ESP32

Abstract

This paper describes the background subtraction algorithm and its performance in low power processing units, this algorithm has low complexity and can be used to detect objects so that it has the potential to be applied to security cameras. This study has succeeded in applying basic image processing algorithms to detect and track objects, such as background subtraction in the ESP32 module. The ESP32 module equipped with Xtensa® 32-bit LX6 microprocessor running at 240MHz can process 10000 times background subtraction algorithms in ~ 2000ms using 80x60 pixel image input. Background Subtraction; Embedded; ESP32; Image Processing; Microcontroller; Object Detection;