+In this paper we have presented a new method to estimate the cantilevers
+deflection in an AFM. This method is based on least square methods. We have
+studied the quantization of this algorithm and have implemented it on a
+FPGA. Our method gives comparable results compared to the initial version based
+on splines. Our solution has been be implemented with a pipeline technique.
+Consequently, it enables to handle a new profile image very quickly. Currently
+we have performed simulations and real tests on a Spartan6 FPGA.
+
+In future work, we want to couple our algorithm with a high speed camera
+and we plan to control the whole AFM system.