Autopilot Inference
Localization
Specification |
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input | wheel odometry (fusion of IMU and wheel encoders) |
Aruco markers (when known and available) | |
RTK-GNSS fixes (when available) | |
LiDAR scan matches on a pre-recorded map (when available) | |
output | robot pose in a global reference frame (published as odometry) |
user settings | global reference frame as (lat, lon, alt) |
mode switch to localization across multiple maps | |
user workflows | localization while driving from indoors to outdoors (and vice versa) |
register new, or update existing, Aruco markers |
Locomotion
Specification |
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input | path / trajectory |
local (obstacle) map | |
output | velocity command (max. is a user-setting yet capped on 1.4m-s) |
direct avoidance | small sized obstacle (up to 15 cm in size and standing at least 5 cm) |
medium sized obstacles (up to 50 cm and standing at least 5 cm) | |
trade-offs | prolongation along path; distance to path; obstacle avoidance |
user settings | selection of controller FollowPath-Loosely-Roughly-Strictly |
Path planning
Specification |
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input | start and destination waypoints (on global map!) |
global (obstacle) map | |
output | path / trajectory |
replanning | large sized obstacles (up to 2-3 m and standing at least 5 cm) |
policies | Max speed, Max distance to path |
Mapping
Specification |
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when indoors | initialize on Aruco marker |
limited to areas of 25x25 meters max | |
when outdoors | initialize on a small drive with RTK-GNSS reception |
limited to areas of 25x25 meters max | |
manual driving speed | max 0.5 m-s |
Behavior and Tasking
Specification |
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behaviors | MoveThroughPose |
MoveAlongPath | |
Cover Area | |
MoveInDock | |
MoveOutDock | |
Wait | |
tasks | GoTo Waypoint |
Follow Path | |
Cover Area | |
Dock | |
Undock | |
Wait |
Logging
Specification |
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user feedback | about the booting process |
about the next task being executed | |
about the stage in executing the task |
Environmental conditions
Specification |
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When indoors | smooth floor, such as concrete possible topped with vinyl or carpet |
steps and ramps higher then 5 cm are labeled as obstacles | |
sudden drops, cliffs and manholes are not detected nor labelled as obstacles | |
When outdoors | smooth terrain, such as asphalt and sidewalks |
steps and ramps higher then 5 cm are labeled as obstacles | |
paths free of overhanging vegetation | |
sudden drops, cliffs and manholes are not detected nor labelled as obstacles |