Cooperative Mapping and Localization using Autonomous Robots Researcher: Shaun Egan Superviser: Dr Karen Bradshaw

Contents Background of the subject Purpose of the investigation The bots The sensors The approach Questions

Background of the subject A wealth of research already done Multiple exploration algorithms – Occupancy maps – Topographical maps Multiple aggregation algorithms – Robots are aware of each other – A server aggregates the maps

Purpose of the investigation To try and find – The most accurate and quick way of mapping – To find the best combination of sensors – To find the most efficient way of aggregating the maps This will be done with the use of – Multiple scenarios (known maps) – The use of a fitness function

The bots Fischertechnik robotics platform – The ROBO kit – The TX explorer Both will have – A range of sensors to use – Bluetooth connectivity

The sensors Both will have the following sets of sensors – Ultrasonic range finders – Colour sensors – Touch sensors

The approach Several algorithms will be implemented A server platform will be implemented A testing environment will be mapped out A fitness function will be implemented Timing and accuracy calculations will be done

Questions ?