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Feature-Based Scanning LiDAR-Inertial Odometry Using Factor Graph Optimization


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Localization of a mobile robot in the absence of an absolute position sensor often relies on techniques such as visual or lidar-inertial odometry. While lidar has many ad...Show More

Abstract:

Localization of a mobile robot in the absence of an absolute position sensor often relies on techniques such as visual or lidar-inertial odometry. While lidar has many advantages, the most capable sensors use scanning mechanisms, leading to motion-distorted scans. Previous strategies used to account for robot motion when performing state estimation and outlier rejection have drawbacks for use on highly dynamic, resource-constrained robots such as spacecraft during descent and landing. In this letter we develop a novel probabilistic factor for the inclusion of scanning lidar features, and an accompanying outlier rejection methodology. By using well-established, efficient feature tracking techniques, our image processing front end is both reliable and amenable to FPGA implementation, both of which are critical for operation on a spacecraft. We demonstrate our technique on a dataset from simulated planetary descent and landing. The results show that our system can be used to perform accurate lidar-inertial odometry, even in highly dynamic scenarios.
Published in: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters ( Volume: 8, Issue: 6, June 2023)
Page(s): 3374 - 3381
Date of Publication: 12 April 2023

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