The problem of autonomous navigation is one of the basic problems for robotics. Although, in general, it may be challenging when an autonomous vehicle is placed into partially observable domain. In this paper we consider simplistic environment model and introduce a navigation algorithm based on Learning Classifier System.

Small-scale autonomous vehicle navigation may involve the use of classical or “crisp” sets for control. In this paper, we discuss the successful application of fuzzy sets to such a vehicle's steering module, which results in an improvement in the vehicle's navigational capabilities. Key-Words: Fuzzy sets, microcontroller, RC car, autonomous navigation, robot.

Increased navigation speed is desirable for lunar rovers, whether autonomous, crewed or remotely operated, but is hampered by the low gravity, high contrast lighting and rough terrain. We describe lidar based navigation system deployed on NASA’s K10 autonomous rover and to increase the terrain hazard situational awareness of the Lunar Electric Rover crew.

This paper introduces the autonomous outdoor robot RAVON (see Figure 1) which is developed at Kaiserslautern University of Technology. The vehicle is used as a testbed to investigate behaviour-based strategies on motion adaptation, localisation and navigation in rough outdoor terrain. At the current stage the vehicle features collision-free autonomous navigation along way points given in GPS co...

This paper presents the research objectives and current state of the semi-autonomous navigation components that are being developed in the FP7 project RADHAR (www.radhar.eu). RADHAR proposes a framework to fuse the inherently uncertain information from both environment perception and a wheelchair driver’s steering signals by estimating the trajectory the wheelchair should execute in that enviro...

Scientists in the Autonomous Intelligent Systems Section (AISS) at Defence R&D Canada (DRDC) undertake research to enhance the state-of-the-art in autonomous localization, navigation and mapping for unmanned vehicles. Although related work relies on the availability of GPS as part of an integrated navigation system, AISS recognizes that fieldable autonomous military ground and air assets will b...

Joshua J. Morales is pursuing a Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Riverside and is a member of the Autonomous Systems Perception, Intelligence, and Navigation (ASPIN) Laboratory. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with High Honors from the University of California, Riverside. His research interests include estimation, nav...

This paper introduces the autonomous outdoor robot RAVON (see Figure 1) which is developed at the University of Kaiserslautern. The vehicle is used as a testbed to investigate behaviour-based strategies on motion adaptation, localisation and navigation in rough outdoor terrain. At the current stage the vehicle features collision-free autonomous navigation along way points given in GPS coordinates.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system allows automatic identification of items with RFID tags using radio-waves. As the RFID tag has its unique identification number, it is also possible to detect a specific region where the RFID tag lies in. Recently it is widely been used in mobile robot navigation, localization, and mapping both in indoor and outdoor environment. This paper represents...

In this paper a system for simultaneous navigation and monitoring with autonomous reaction to failures is going to be presented. This system is part of a complete navigation system called AURON (Autonomous Robot Navigation). The AURON System autonomy is based on the interaction of four main components: the autonomous generation of an environment representation, the planning of a sequence of act...