Sonar Sensor Models and Their Application to Mobile Robot Localization
Open Access
- 17 December 2009
- Vol. 9 (12), 10217-10243
- https://doi.org/10.3390/s91210217
Abstract
This paper presents a novel approach to mobile robot localization using sonar sensors. This approach is based on the use of particle filters. Each particle is augmented with local environment information which is updated during the mission execution. An experimental characterization of the sonar sensors used is provided in the paper. A probabilistic measurement model that takes into account the sonar uncertainties is defined according to the experimental characterization. The experimental results quantitatively evaluate the presented approach and provide a comparison with other localization strategies based on both the sonar and the laser. Some qualitative results are also provided for visual inspection.Keywords
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