The University of Southampton
University of Southampton Institutional Repository

Localisation and Mapping Using a Laser Range Finder: A Goal-Seeking Approach

Localisation and Mapping Using a Laser Range Finder: A Goal-Seeking Approach
Localisation and Mapping Using a Laser Range Finder: A Goal-Seeking Approach
In this paper we examine the problem of localisation and mapping of an unknown environment using data from a laser range finder. In order to support our method we detect landmarks in the environment using the same laser finder. For the localisation and mapping process to take place we assume that the mobile robot will follow a path until a landmark is observed by the laser scanner. Our approach alleviates the requirement to provide odometry or other information. In addition, an efficient path is sought to reach target location. An inherent property of this is obstacle avoidance. The simulated experiments presented in the paper validate the effectiveness of our approach.
Diamantas, Sotirios
569b0bb8-9d90-447c-8a23-16d38f29444f
Crowder, Richard
ddeb646d-cc9e-487b-bd84-e1726d3ac023
Diamantas, Sotirios
569b0bb8-9d90-447c-8a23-16d38f29444f
Crowder, Richard
ddeb646d-cc9e-487b-bd84-e1726d3ac023

Diamantas, Sotirios and Crowder, Richard (2009) Localisation and Mapping Using a Laser Range Finder: A Goal-Seeking Approach. Fifth International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous Systems, Valencia, Spain. 20 - 25 Apr 2009.

Record type: Conference or Workshop Item (Other)

Abstract

In this paper we examine the problem of localisation and mapping of an unknown environment using data from a laser range finder. In order to support our method we detect landmarks in the environment using the same laser finder. For the localisation and mapping process to take place we assume that the mobile robot will follow a path until a landmark is observed by the laser scanner. Our approach alleviates the requirement to provide odometry or other information. In addition, an efficient path is sought to reach target location. An inherent property of this is obstacle avoidance. The simulated experiments presented in the paper validate the effectiveness of our approach.

Text
localisation+mapping_final.pdf - Other
Download (190kB)

More information

Published date: April 2009
Additional Information: Event Dates: April 20-25
Venue - Dates: Fifth International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous Systems, Valencia, Spain, 2009-04-20 - 2009-04-25
Organisations: Agents, Interactions & Complexity

Identifiers

Local EPrints ID: 267300
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/267300
PURE UUID: 0e577b6d-6be4-47c8-b902-1c43c83b673d

Catalogue record

Date deposited: 29 Apr 2009 14:39
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 08:47

Export record

Contributors

Author: Sotirios Diamantas
Author: Richard Crowder

Download statistics

Downloads from ePrints over the past year. Other digital versions may also be available to download e.g. from the publisher's website.

View more statistics

Atom RSS 1.0 RSS 2.0

Contact ePrints Soton: eprints@soton.ac.uk

ePrints Soton supports OAI 2.0 with a base URL of http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/cgi/oai2

This repository has been built using EPrints software, developed at the University of Southampton, but available to everyone to use.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we will assume that you are happy to receive cookies on the University of Southampton website.

×