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This paper proposes a method for tight fusion of visual, depth and inertial data in order to extend robotic capabilities for navigation in GPS-denied, poorly illuminated, and texture-less environments. Visual and depth information are fused…

Robotics · Computer Science 2019-03-06 Shehryar Khattak , Christos Papachristos , Kostas Alexis

This paper presents a simple and robust method for the automatic localisation of static 3D objects in large-scale urban environments. By exploiting the potential to merge a large volume of noisy but accurately localised 2D image data, we…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2020-06-08 Giacomo Dabisias , Emanuele Ruffaldi , Hugo Grimmett , Peter Ondruska

We present a system for the boresighting of sensors using inertial measurement devices as the basis for developing a range of dynamic real-time sensor fusion applications. The proof of concept utilizes a COTS FPGA platform for sensor fusion…

Hardware Architecture · Computer Science 2011-11-09 Steve Chappell , Alistair Macarthur , Dan Preston , Dave Olmstead , Bob Flint , Chris Sullivan

We consider the problem of localizing a manned, semi-autonomous, or autonomous vehicle in the environment using information coming from the vehicle's sensors, a problem known as navigation or simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-09-24 Paul Chauchat , Axel Barrau , Silvère Bonnabel

LiDAR-based place recognition serves as a crucial enabler for long-term autonomy in robotics and autonomous driving systems. Yet, prevailing methodologies relying on handcrafted feature extraction face dual challenges: (1) Inconsistent…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-08-28 Xiaohui Jiang , Haijiang Zhu , Chade Li , Fulin Tang , Ning An

Safety and reliability are crucial for the public acceptance of autonomous driving. To ensure accurate and reliable environmental perception, intelligent vehicles must exhibit accuracy and robustness in various environments. Millimeter-wave…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-02-24 Yue Sun , Yeqiang Qian , Chunxiang Wang , Ming Yang

Considerable advancements have been achieved in SLAM methods tailored for structured environments, yet their robustness under challenging corner cases remains a critical limitation. Although multi-sensor fusion approaches integrating…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-07-14 Deteng Zhang , Junjie Zhang , Yan Sun , Tao Li , Hao Yin , Hongzhao Xie , Jie Yin

Driven by applications like Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs), driver-less cars, etc, localization solution has become an active research topic in the past decade. In recent years, Ultra Wideband (UWB) emerged as a promising technology because…

Robotics · Computer Science 2018-07-31 Jiaxin Li , Yingcai Bi , Kun Li , Kangli Wang , Feng Lin , Ben M. Chen

Visible light positioning (VLP) technology is a promising technique as it can provide high accuracy positioning based on the existing lighting infrastructure. However, existing approaches often require dense lighting distributions.…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-09-06 Weipeng Guan , Patrick Yue

To address the challenge of autonomous UGV localization in GNSS-denied off-road environments,this study proposes a matching-based localization method that leverages BEV perception image and satellite map within a road similarity space to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-04-24 Zhenping Sun , Chuang Yang , Yafeng Bu , Bokai Liu , Jun Zeng , Xiaohui Li

Deployment of automated ground vehicles beyond the confines of sunny and dry climes will require sub-lane-level positioning techniques based on radio waves rather than near-visible-light radiation. Like human sight, lidar and cameras…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-10-19 Lakshay Narula , Peter A. Iannucci , Todd E. Humphreys

This paper introduces a novel deep learning-based multimodal fusion architecture aimed at enhancing the perception capabilities of autonomous navigation robots in complex environments. By utilizing innovative feature extraction modules,…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-04-29 Delun Lai , Yeyubei Zhang , Yunchong Liu , Chaojie Li , Huadong Mo

This letter presents a multi-scenario adaptable intelligent robot simulation platform based on LIDAR-inertial fusion, with three main features: (1 The platform includes an versatile robot model that can be freely controlled through manual…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-07-22 Qiyan Li , Chang Wu , Yifei Yuan , Yuan You

Robust urban autonomous driving requires reliable 3D scene understanding and stable decision-making under dense interactions. However, existing end-to-end models lack interpretability, while modular pipelines suffer from error propagation…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-05-12 Guangli Chen , Dianzhao Li , Wenjian Zhong , Bangquan Xie , Ostap Okhrin

In this paper, we propose a novel approach to address the problem of camera and radar sensor fusion for 3D object detection in autonomous vehicle perception systems. Our approach builds on recent advances in deep learning and leverages the…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-04-26 Daniel Dworak , Mateusz Komorkiewicz , Paweł Skruch , Jerzy Baranowski

Due to their ubiquity and long-term stability, pole-like objects are well suited to serve as landmarks for vehicle localization in urban environments. In this work, we present a complete mapping and long-term localization system based on…

Robotics · Computer Science 2019-10-24 Alexander Schaefer , Daniel Büscher , Johan Vertens , Lukas Luft , Wolfram Burgard

Accurate lane localization and lane change detection are crucial in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving systems for safer and more efficient trajectory planning. Conventional localization devices such as Global…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2019-11-12 Zhensong Wei , Chao Wang , Peng Hao , Matthew Barth

Autonomous driving holds great promise in addressing traffic safety concerns by leveraging artificial intelligence and sensor technology. Multi-Object Tracking plays a critical role in ensuring safer and more efficient navigation through…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-07-12 Lei Cheng , Arindam Sengupta , Siyang Cao

Robust and versatile localization techniques are key to the success of the next industrial revolution. Yet, it is uncertain which combination of sensors will be the most robust and valuable. Thus, we present a versatile and reproducible…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-05-13 M. Arnold , F. Schaich

Automotive traffic scenes are complex due to the variety of possible scenarios, objects, and weather conditions that need to be handled. In contrast to more constrained environments, such as automated underground trains, automotive…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2021-06-29 Felix Nobis , Ehsan Shafiei , Phillip Karle , Johannes Betz , Markus Lienkamp