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On-line optical flow feedback for mobile robot localization/navigation

Open-loop position estimation methods are commonly used in mobile robot applications. Their strength lies in the speed and simplicity with which an estimated position is determined. However, these methods can lead to inaccurate or
unreliable estimates. Two methods are developed in this thesis. The first uses a single optical sensor and can accurately estimate position under ideal conditions and when wheel slip perpendicular
to the axis of the wheel occurs. A second method which uses two optical sensors is developed which can accurately estimate position even when wheel slip parallel to the axis of the wheel occurs. Location of the optical sensors is investigated in order to minimize errors caused by inaccurate sensor readings. Finally, the method is implemented and tested using a potential field based navigation scheme. Estimates of position were found to be as accurate as dead-reckoning in ideal conditions and much more accurate in cases where kinematic violations occur.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:tamu.edu/oai:repository.tamu.edu:1969.1/375
Date30 September 2004
CreatorsSorensen, David Kristin
ContributorsLee, Sooyong
PublisherTexas A&M University
Source SetsTexas A and M University
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeBook, Thesis, Electronic Thesis, text
Format986795 bytes, 75898 bytes, electronic, application/pdf, text/plain, born digital

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