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http://dx.doi.org/10.9766/KIMST.2012.15.5.557

UGV Localization using Multi-sensor Fusion based on Federated Filter in Outdoor Environments  

Choi, Ji-Hoon (ADD)
Park, Yong Woon (ADD)
Joo, Sang Hyeon (ADD)
Shim, Seong Dae (ADD)
Min, Ji Hong (ADD)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology / v.15, no.5, 2012 , pp. 557-564 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper presents UGV localization using multi-sensor fusion based on federated filter in outdoor environments. The conventional GPS/INS integrated system does not guarantee the robustness of localization because GPS is vulnerable to external disturbances. In many environments, however, vision system is very efficient because there are many features compared to the open space and these features can provide much information for UGV localization. Thus, this paper uses the scene matching and pose estimation based vision navigation, magnetic compass and odometer to cope with the GPS-denied environments. NR-mode federated filter is used for system safety. The experiment results with a predefined path demonstrate enhancement of the robustness and accuracy of localization in outdoor environments.
Keywords
Federated Filter; Localization; Scene Matching;
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