Obstacle detection and decision making for intelligent mobile robot

2007 ◽  
pp. 537-546
Author(s):  
A. Benmounah ◽  
H. A. Abbassi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Obstacle Detection

Smooth Track-Keeping and Real Time Obstacle Detection Algorithm and its PID Controller Implementation for an Automated Wheeled Line Following Robot

2011 ◽  
Vol 201-203 ◽  
pp. 1966-1971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rokonuzzaman ◽  
Shah Muhammad Ferdous ◽  
Enaiyat Ghani Ovy ◽  
Md. Ashraful Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Pid Controller ◽  
Material Handling ◽  
Moving Objects ◽  
Detection Algorithm ◽  
Acute Angle ◽  
Obstacle Detection ◽  
Response Position ◽  
Wavy Line ◽  
Line Following

Line following automated robots is extensively used in industries for smooth running of production. This paper presents a simple and effective solution for path tracking problem for a wheeled automated mobile robot which can be used for material handling in industries. A PID controller has been used for controlling the robot which is capable of moving safely by smooth track-keeping in partially structured environment without any collision with static or moving objects. The purpose of the project is to build a mobile robot which will provide fast, smooth, accurate and safe movement in any given line or track. A straight or wavy line would be simple to follow whereas aT-junction, 90 degree bends, acute angle bends and grid junctions would be difficult to navigate through. This is due to the physical kinematics constraints which are limited to motor response, position and turning radius of the robot. A line sensor configuration has been proposed to improve the navigation reliability of the mobile robot which uses differential drive system. A dynamic algorithm has been developed for detecting and following a specified line which ensures the reliable and safe movement of the robot.

A Human-Inspired Method for Point-to-Point and Path-Following Navigation of Mobile Robots

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Heidari ◽  
R. Fotouhi
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robot ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Path Following ◽  
Obstacle Detection ◽  
Wheeled Mobile Robot ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Integrated Navigation ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Point Motion ◽  
Point To Point

This paper describes a human-inspired method (HIM) and a fully integrated navigation strategy for a wheeled mobile robot in an outdoor farm setting. The proposed strategy is composed of four main actions: sensor data analysis, obstacle detection, obstacle avoidance, and goal seeking. Using these actions, the navigation approach is capable of autonomous row-detection, row-following, and path planning motion in outdoor settings. In order to drive the robot in off-road terrain, it must detect holes or ground depressions (negative obstacles) that are inherent parts of these environments, in real-time at a safe distance from the robot. Key originalities of the proposed approach are its capability to accurately detect both positive (over ground) and negative obstacles, and accurately identify the end of the rows of bushes (e.g., in a farm) and enter the next row. Experimental evaluations were carried out using a differential wheeled mobile robot in different settings. The robot, used for experiments, utilizes a tilting unit, which carries a laser range finder (LRF) to detect objects, and a real-time kinematics differential global positioning system (RTK-DGPS) unit for localization. Experiments demonstrate that the proposed technique is capable of successfully detecting and following rows (path following) as well as robust navigation of the robot for point-to-point motion control.

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