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We propose a visual SLAM method by predicting and updating line flows that represent sequential 2D projections of 3D line segments. While feature-based SLAM methods have achieved excellent results, they still face problems in challenging…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2021-03-18 Qiuyuan Wang , Zike Yan , Junqiu Wang , Fei Xue , Wei Ma , Hongbin Zha

Recent advances in LiDAR technology have opened up new possibilities for robotic navigation. Given the widespread use of occupancy grid maps (OGMs) in robotic motion planning, this paper aims to address the challenges of integrating LiDAR…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-03-01 Yunfan Ren , Yixi Cai , Fangcheng Zhu , Siqi Liang , Fu Zhang

3D colon reconstruction from Optical Colonoscopy (OC) to detect non-examined surfaces remains an unsolved problem. The challenges arise from the nature of optical colonoscopy data, characterized by highly reflective low-texture surfaces,…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2022-06-07 Erez Posner , Adi Zholkover , Netanel Frank , Moshe Bouhnik

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) in large-scale, unknown, and complex subterranean environments is a challenging problem. Sensors must operate in off-nominal conditions; uneven and slippery terrains make wheel odometry…

In this work, to facilitate the real-time processing of multi-scan registration error minimization on factor graphs, we devise a point cloud downsampling algorithm based on coreset extraction. This algorithm extracts a subset of the…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-05-05 Kenji Koide , Aoki Takanose , Shuji Oishi , Masashi Yokozuka

This paper presents a collaborative implicit neural simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) system with RGB-D image sequences, which consists of complete front-end and back-end modules including odometry, loop detection, sub-map…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2023-11-15 Jiarui Hu , Mao Mao , Hujun Bao , Guofeng Zhang , Zhaopeng Cui

Recently, the multi-modal fusion of RGB, depth, and semantics has shown great potential in dense Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). However, a prerequisite for generating consistent semantic maps is the availability of dense,…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-03-31 Linfei Li , Lin Zhang , Zhong Wang , Ying Shen

Vision-based localization for autonomous driving has been of great interest among researchers. When a pre-built 3D map is not available, the techniques of visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) are typically adopted. Due to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-04-16 Yanhao Zhang , Yujiao Shi , Shan Wang , Ankit Vora , Akhil Perincherry , Yongbo Chen , Hongdong Li

The accelerating pace in the automation of agricultural tasks demands highly accurate and robust localization systems for field robots. Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) methods inevitably accumulate drift on exploratory…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-07-25 Javier Cremona , Javier Civera , Ernesto Kofman , Taihú Pire

We introduce local matching stability and furthest matchable frame as quantitative measures for evaluating the success of underwater image enhancement. This enhancement process addresses visual degradation caused by light absorption,…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-01-28 Jason M. Summers , Mark W. Jones

In recent years, visual SLAM has achieved great progress and development in different scenes, however, there are still many problems to be solved. The SLAM system is not only restricted by the external scenes but is also affected by its…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-10-25 Zhenkun Zhu , Jikai Wang

The flexibility of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms in various environments has consistently been a significant challenge. To address the issue of LiDAR odometry drift in high-noise settings, integrating clustering…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-02-08 Mazeyu Ji , Wenbo Shi , Yujie Cui , Chengju Liu , Qijun Chen

3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) has gained significant attention for its application in dense Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), enabling real-time rendering and high-fidelity mapping. However, existing 3DGS-based SLAM methods often…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-09-18 Ziheng Xu , Qingfeng Li , Chen Chen , Xuefeng Liu , Jianwei Niu

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) with 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) enables fast, differentiable rendering and high-fidelity reconstruction across diverse real-world scenes. However, existing 3DGS-SLAM approaches handle…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-03-11 Anh Thuan Tran , Jana Kosecka

Numerous Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms have been presented in last decade using different sensor modalities. However, robust SLAM in extreme weather conditions is still an open research problem. In this paper,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-05-06 Ziyang Hong , Yvan Petillot , Sen Wang

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is essential for mobile robotics, enabling autonomous navigation in dynamic, unstructured outdoor environments without relying on external positioning systems. These environments pose significant…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-03-11 Fabian Schmidt , Constantin Blessing , Markus Enzweiler , Abhinav Valada

Autonomous navigation for legged robots in complex and dynamic environments relies on robust simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) systems to accurately map surroundings and localize the robot, ensuring safe and efficient operation.…

The application of monocular dense Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is often hindered by high latency, large GPU memory consumption, and reliance on camera calibration. To relax this constraint, we propose EC3R-SLAM, a novel…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-10-03 Lingxiang Hu , Naima Ait Oufroukh , Fabien Bonardi , Raymond Ghandour

Localization within a known environment is a crucial capability for mobile robots. Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a prominent solution to this problem. SLAM is a framework that consists of a diverse set of computational…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-01-16 Jussi Kalliola , Lauri Suomela , Sergio Moreschini , David Hästbacka

Routine and repetitive infrastructure inspections present safety, efficiency, and consistency challenges as they are performed manually, often in challenging or hazardous environments. They can also introduce subjectivity and errors into…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-01-28 Jake McLaughlin , Nicholas Charron , Sriram Narasimhan