• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.442-448
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• 2011

이동 로봇의 위치인식 기술을 위하여 SLAM(Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)에 관한 많은 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 시야각이 넓은 어안렌즈를 장착한 단일 카메라를 사용하여 천장의 특징점을 이용한 자기위치 인식에 관한 방안을 제시한다. 여기서는 어안렌즈 기반의 비전 시스템이 가지는 왜곡 영상의 보정, SIFT(Scale Invariant Feature Transform) 기반의 강인한 특징점을 추출하여 이전 영상과 이동한 영상과의 정합을 통해 최적화된 영역 함수를 도출하는 과정, 그리고 기하학적 적합모델 설계 등을 제시한다. 제안한 방법을 실험실 환경 및 복도 환경에 적용하여 그 유용성을 확인한다.

• Advances in robotics research
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.33-44
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• 2018

This paper presents a novel feature detection algorithm called depth-hybrid speeded-up robust features (DH-SURF) augmented by depth information in the speeded-up robust features (SURF) algorithm. In the keypoint detection part of classical SURF, the standard deviation of the Gaussian kernel is varied for its scale-invariance property, resulting in increased computational complexity. We propose a keypoint detection method with less variation of the standard deviation by using depth data from a red-green-blue depth (RGB-D) sensor. Our approach maintains a scale-invariance property while reducing computation time. An RGB-D simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) system uses a feature extraction method and depth data concurrently; thus, the system is well-suited for showing the performance of the DH-SURF method. DH-SURF was implemented on a central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit (GPU), respectively, and was validated through the real-time RGB-D SLAM.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2022년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.47-48
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• 2022

The positioning technology that measures the position of a person or object is a key technology to deal with the location of the real coordinate system or converge the real and virtual worlds, such as digital twins, augmented reality, virtual reality, and autonomous driving. In estimating the location of a person or object at an indoor construction site, there are restrictions that it is impossible to receive location information from the outside, the communication infrastructure is insufficient, and it is difficult to install additional devices. Therefore, this study tested the direct sparse odometry algorithm, one of the visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (vSLAM) that estimate the current location and surrounding map using only image information, at an indoor construction site and analyzed its applicability as an indoor positioning technology. As a result, it was found that it is possible to properly estimate the surrounding map and the current location even in the indoor construction site, which has relatively few feature points. The results of this study can be used as reference data for researchers related to indoor positioning technology for construction sites in the future.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.334-338
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• 2022

In visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM), the correct recognition of a place benefits in relocalization and improved map accuracy. However, its performance is significantly affected by the environmental conditions such as variation in light, viewpoints, seasons, and presence of dynamic objects. This research addresses the problem of feature occlusion caused by interference of dynamic objects leading to the poor performance of visual place recognition algorithm. To overcome the aforementioned problem, this research analyzes the role of scene semantics in correct detection of a place in challenging environments and presents a semantics aided visual place recognition method. Semantics being invariant to viewpoint changes and dynamic environment can improve the overall performance of the place matching method. The proposed method is evaluated on the two benchmark datasets with dynamic environment and seasonal changes. Experimental results show the improved performance of the visual place recognition method for vSLAM.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.216-222
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• 2021

Recently, various robots are being used for the purpose of structural inspection or safety diagnosis, and their needs are also rising rapidly. Among the structural inspection using robots, a lot of researches has recently been conducted on inspection of various facilities and structures using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). However, since GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signals cannot be received in an environment near or below structures, the operation of UAVs has been done manually. For a stable autonomous flight without GNSS signals, additional technologies are required. This paper proposes the autonomous flight system for structural inspection consisting of simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), path planning, and controls. The experiments were conducted on an actual large bridge to verify the feasibility of the system, and especially the performance of the proposed SLAM algorithm was compared through comparative analysis with the state-of-the-art algorithms.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.353-364
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• 2009

In this paper, a SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) method using a single camera and planar fiducial markers is proposed. Fiducial markers are planar patterns that are mounted on the ceiling or wall. Each fiducial marker has a unique hi-tonal identification pattern with square outlines. It can be printed on paper to reduce cost or it can be painted using retro-reflective paint in order to make invisible and prevent undesirable visual effects. Existing localization methods using artificial landmarks have the disadvantage that landmark locations must be known a priori. In contrast, the proposed method can build a map and estimate robot location even if landmark locations are not known a priori. Hence, it reduces installation time and setup cost. The proposed method works good even when only one fiducial marker is seen at a scene. We perform computer simulation to evaluate proposed method.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.58-68
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• 2009

The increased use of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) has led to the development of alternative navigational methods that do not employ acoustic beacons and dead reckoning sensors. This paper describes a simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) scheme that uses range sonars mounted on a small UUV. A SLAM scheme is an alternative navigation method for measuring the environment through which the vehicle is passing and providing the relative position of the UUV. A technique for a SLAM algorithm that uses several ranging sonars is presented. This technique utilizes an unscented Kalman filter to estimate the locations of the UUV and surrounding objects. In order to work efficiently, the nearest neighbor standard filter is introduced as the data association algorithm in the SLAM for associating the stored targets returned by the sonar at each time step. The proposed SLAM algorithm was tested by experiments under various three degrees of freedom motion conditions. The results of these experiments showed that the proposed SLAM algorithm was capable of estimating the position of the UUV and the surrounding objects and demonstrated that the algorithm will perform well in various environments.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.312-320
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• 2020

3D 스캐닝과 역설계 기술은 기계/제조 분야에서 먼저 시작하였다. 건설 분야에서는 BIM(Building Information Modeling) 기반 3D 모델링 활용 환경이 조성되어 3D 스캐닝 기술을 이용하여 공장 사전제작, 구조물 시공 검측, 플랜트 시설물, 교량, 터널 구조물 검측 등 건설 전반에 활용하고 있다. 스캔 방식 중 고정식 LiDAR는 이동식 LiDAR에 비해 정확도와 밀도가 높으나 정합 시간과 데이터 처리에 오랜 시간이 걸린다. 하지만, 인테리어, 건축물 관리와 같이 상대적으로 높은 정확도가 필요하지 않은 분야에서 사용자가 편리하게 이동하며 스캔할 수 있는 방법이 생산적이고 효율적이다. 이 연구는 자유롭게 이동하면서 실시간 점군 정합을 지원하는 SLAM(Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)기반 스캔백팩 시스템 개발 시 고려사항을 도출한다. 본 연구를 통해 모바일 스캔 기술을 이용한 스캔 생산성 개선을 위해, SLAM기반 스캔백팩(Scan Backpack) 장치 개발을 위한 프레임웍, 시스템 및 컴포넌트 구조를 제안하고, 프로토타입을 통해 개발 시 고려사항을 도출한다. 프로토타입 개발은 SLAM 및 스캔백팩 2단계로 수행해, 고려사항을 도출하고, 수행 결과를 분석하였다.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2023

Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors have been most widely used in terrestrial robotic applications because they can provide dense and precise measurements of the surrounding environments. However, the reliability of LiDAR measurements can considerably vary due to the different reflectivities of laser beams to the reflecting surface materials. This study presents a robust LiDAR-based mapping method for the varying laser reflectivities in indoor environments using the framework of simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). The proposed method can minimize the performance degradations in the SLAM accuracy by checking and discarding potentially unreliable LiDAR measurements in the SLAM front-end process. The gaps in point-cloud maps created by the proposed approach are filled by a Gaussian process regression method. Experimental results with a mobile robot platform in an indoor environment are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.745-751
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• 2008

This paper presents a framework for GPS/INS/Vision based navigation system of helicopters. GPS/INS coupled algorithm has weak points such as GPS blockage and jamming, while the helicopter is a speedy and high dynamical vehicle amenable to lose the GPS signal. In case of the vision sensor, it is not affected by signal jamming and also navigation error is not accumulated. So, we have implemented an GPS/INS/Vision aided navigation system providing the robust localization suitable for helicopters operating in various environments. The core algorithm is the vision based simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technique. For the verification of the SLAM algorithm, we performed flight tests. From the tests, we confirm the developed system is robust enough under the GPS blockage. The system design, software algorithm, and flight test results are described.