Representation granularity enables time-efficient autonomous exploration in large, complex worlds
We propose a dual-resolution scheme to achieve time-efficient autonomous exploration with
one or many robots. The scheme maintains a high-resolution local map of the robot's …
one or many robots. The scheme maintains a high-resolution local map of the robot's …
Geometrically constrained trajectory optimization for multicopters
In this article, we present an optimization-based framework for multicopter trajectory
planning subject to geometrical configuration constraints and user-defined dynamic …
planning subject to geometrical configuration constraints and user-defined dynamic …
Autonomous exploration development environment and the planning algorithms
Autonomous Exploration Development Environment is an open-source repository released
to facilitate development of high-level planning algorithms and integration of com-plete …
to facilitate development of high-level planning algorithms and integration of com-plete …
PyPose: A library for robot learning with physics-based optimization
Deep learning has had remarkable success in robotic perception, but its data-centric nature
suffers when it comes to generalizing to ever-changing environments. By contrast, physics …
suffers when it comes to generalizing to ever-changing environments. By contrast, physics …
[PDF][PDF] Resilient and modular subterranean exploration with a team of roving and flying robots
Subterranean robot exploration is difficult, with many mobility, communications, and
navigation challenges that require an approach with a diverse set of systems, and reliable …
navigation challenges that require an approach with a diverse set of systems, and reliable …
DSVP: Dual-stage viewpoint planner for rapid exploration by dynamic expansion
We present a method for efficiently exploring highly convoluted environments. The method
incorporates two planning stages-an exploration stage for extending the boundary of the …
incorporates two planning stages-an exploration stage for extending the boundary of the …
Avoiding dynamic small obstacles with onboard sensing and computation on aerial robots
In practical applications, autonomous quadrotors are still facing significant challenges, such
as the detection and avoidance of very small and even dynamic obstacles (eg, tree …
as the detection and avoidance of very small and even dynamic obstacles (eg, tree …
Bubble planner: Planning high-speed smooth quadrotor trajectories using receding corridors
Quadrotors are agile platforms. With human experts, they can perform extremely high-speed
flights in cluttered environments. However, fully autonomous flight at high speed remains a …
flights in cluttered environments. However, fully autonomous flight at high speed remains a …
An efficient locally reactive controller for safe navigation in visual teach and repeat missions
M Mattamala, N Chebrolu… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To achieve successful field autonomy, mobile robots need to freely adapt to changes in their
environment. Visual navigation systems such as Visual Teach and Repeat (VT&R) often …
environment. Visual navigation systems such as Visual Teach and Repeat (VT&R) often …
iplanner: Imperative path planning
The problem of path planning has been studied for years. Classic planning pipelines,
including perception, mapping, and path searching, can result in latency and compounding …
including perception, mapping, and path searching, can result in latency and compounding …