Unsupervised and online non-stationary obstacle discovery and modeling using a laser range finder

G. Duceux, D. Filliat

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Abstract

Using laser range finders has shown its efficiency to perform mapping and navigation for mobile robots. However, most of existing methods assume a mostly static world and filter away dynamic aspects while those dynamic aspects are often caused by non-stationary objects which may be important for the robot task. We propose an approach that makes it possible to detect, learn and recognize these objects through a multi-view model, using only a planar laser range finder. We show using a supervised approach that despite the limited information provided by the sensor, it is possible to recognize efficiently up to 22 different object, with a low computing cost while taking advantage of the large field of view of the sensor. We also propose an online, incremental and unsupervised approach that make it possible to continuously discover and learn all kind of dynamic elements encountered by the robot including people and objects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIROS 2014 Conference Digest - IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages593-599
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781479969340
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2014 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 14 Sept 201418 Sept 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
ISSN (Print)2153-0858
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0866

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period14/09/1418/09/14

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