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This paper introduces Dr-BA, a first-of-its-kind radar bundle adjustment (BA) framework that operates directly on 2D spinning radar intensity images. Unlike camera or lidar sensors, radar is largely unaffected by precipitation, making it a…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-05-11 Daniil Lisus , Cedric Le Gentil , Timothy D. Barfoot

Classical Bundle Adjustment (BA) is fundamentally limited by its reliance on precise metric initialization and prior camera intrinsics. While modern dense matchers offer high-fidelity correspondences, traditional Structure-from-Motion (SfM)…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-04-08 Jason Chui , Hector Andrade-Loarca , Daniel Cremers

This paper proposes a 3D LiDAR SLAM algorithm named Ground-SLAM, which exploits grounds in structured multi-floor environments to compress the pose drift mainly caused by LiDAR measurement bias. Ground-SLAM is developed based on the…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-03-08 Xin Wei , Jixin Lv , Jie Sun , Shiliang Pu

Monocular cameras coupled with inertial measurements generally give high performance visual inertial odometry. However, drift can be significant with long trajectories, especially when the environment is visually challenging. In this paper,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-06-02 Yanjun Cao , Giovanni Beltrame

Visual odometry and Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) has been studied as one of the most important tasks in the areas of computer vision and robotics, to contribute to autonomous navigation and augmented reality systems. In case…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-11-08 Seongwook Yoon , Jaehyun Kim , Sanghoon Sull

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a key tool for monitoring construction sites, where aligning the evolving as-built state with the as-planned design enables early error detection and reduces costly rework. LiDAR-based SLAM…

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…

This paper presents the first photo-realistic LiDAR-Inertial-Camera Gaussian Splatting SLAM system that simultaneously addresses visual quality, geometric accuracy, and real-time performance. The proposed method performs robust and accurate…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-07-10 Xiaolei Lang , Jiajun Lv , Kai Tang , Laijian Li , Jianxin Huang , Lina Liu , Yong Liu , Xingxing Zuo

In this paper, we propose a tightly-coupled, multi-modal simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) framework, integrating an extensive set of sensors: IMU, cameras, multiple lidars, and Ultra-wideband (UWB) range measurements, hence…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-10-06 Thien-Minh Nguyen , Shenghai Yuan , Muqing Cao , Thien Hoang Nguyen , Lihua Xie

In this work, we present Voxel-SLAM: a complete, accurate, and versatile LiDAR-inertial SLAM system that fully utilizes short-term, mid-term, long-term, and multi-map data associations to achieve real-time estimation and high precision…

Accurate and robust localization and mapping are essential components for most autonomous robots. In this paper, we propose a SLAM system for building globally consistent maps, called PIN-SLAM, that is based on an elastic and compact…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-07-03 Yue Pan , Xingguang Zhong , Louis Wiesmann , Thorbjörn Posewsky , Jens Behley , Cyrill Stachniss

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) systems typically assume static, distant illumination; however, many real-world scenarios, such as endoscopy, subterranean robotics, and search & rescue in collapsed environments, require agents…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-01-26 Andrea Dunn Beltran , Daniel Rho , Marc Niethammer , Roni Sengupta

In recent decades, the field of robotic mapping has witnessed widespread research and development in LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging)-based simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) techniques. In this paper, we review the…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-11-02 Xiangdi Yue , Yihuan Zhang , Miaolei He

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.…

This paper presents InsSo3D, an accurate and efficient method for large-scale 3D Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) using a 3D Sonar and an Inertial Navigation System (INS). Unlike traditional sonar, which produces 2D images…

Precise and real-time rail vehicle localization as well as railway environment monitoring is crucial for railroad safety. In this letter, we propose a multi-LiDAR based simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) system for railway…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-12-28 Yusheng Wang , Weiwei Song , Yidong Lou , Fei Huang , Zhiyong Tu , Shimin Zhang

Map-centric SLAM utilizes elasticity as a means of loop closure. This approach reduces the cost of loop closure while still provides large-scale fusion-based dense maps, when compared to the trajectory-centric SLAM approaches. In this…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-08-06 Chanoh Park , Peyman Moghadam , Jason Williams , Soohwan Kim , Sridha Sridharan , Clinton Fookes

Precise, seamless, and efficient train localization as well as long-term railway environment monitoring is the essential property towards reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) engineering for railroad systems.…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-10-30 Yusheng Wang , Weiwei Song , Yi Zhang , Fei Huang , Zhiyong Tu , Ruoying Li , Shimin Zhang , Yidong Lou

Accurate 3D point cloud map generation is a core task for various robot missions or even for data-driven urban analysis. To do so, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor-based simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology have…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-01-19 Giseop Kim , Seungsang Yun , Jeongyun Kim , Ayoung Kim

Due to budgetary constraints, indoor navigation typically employs 2D LiDAR rather than 3D LiDAR. However, the utilization of 2D LiDAR in Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) frequently encounters challenges related to motion…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-04-24 Bin Zhang , Zexin Peng , Bi Zeng , Junjie Lu