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ROBOT POSITIONING [1 record]

Record 1 1998-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Exact knowledge of the position of a vehicle is a fundamental problem in mobile robot applications. In search of a solution, researchers and engineers have developed a variety of systems, sensors, and techniques for mobile robot positioning. This article provides a review of relevant mobile robot positioning technologies. The article defines seven categories for positioning systems: (1) Odometry, (2) Inertial Navigation, (3) Magnetic Compasses, (4) Active Beacons, (5) Global Positioning Systems, (6) Landmark Naviagtion, and (7) Model Matching.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Positionnement du robot en azimut.

Spanish

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