Abstract
Many map-building algorithms using ultrasonic sensors have been developed for mobile robot applications. In indoor environments, the ultrasonic sensor system gives some uncertain data. To compensate for this effect, a new feature extraction method using neural networks is proposed. A new, effective representation of the target is defined, and the reflection wave data patterns are learnt using neural networks. As a consequence, the targets are classified as planes, corners, or edges, which all frequently occur in indoor environments. We constructed our own robot system for the experiments which were carried out to show the performance.
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Kim, C.H., Lee, J.Y. & Lee, J.J. Feature extraction method for a robot map using neural networks. Artif Life Robotics 7, 86–90 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02481153
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