Area MaPPing
Area mapping encompasses the creation of spatial representations of environments using various sensor data, aiming for accurate localization and robust mapping in diverse conditions. Current research emphasizes improving the accuracy and efficiency of mapping algorithms, particularly through the integration of deep learning for feature extraction and improved outlier rejection, and the use of multi-sensor fusion (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, UWB) to enhance robustness. These advancements are crucial for autonomous systems in various fields, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, and environmental monitoring, enabling more reliable navigation and scene understanding.
Papers
Autonomous Exploration and Mapping for Mobile Robots via Cumulative Curriculum Reinforcement Learning
Zhi Li, Jinghao Xin, Ning Li
Accurate Gaussian-Process-based Distance Fields with applications to Echolocation and Mapping
Cedric Le Gentil, Othmane-Latif Ouabi, Lan Wu, Cedric Pradalier, Teresa Vidal-Calleja
LaMAR: Benchmarking Localization and Mapping for Augmented Reality
Paul-Edouard Sarlin, Mihai Dusmanu, Johannes L. Schönberger, Pablo Speciale, Lukas Gruber, Viktor Larsson, Ondrej Miksik, Marc Pollefeys
DALLE-2 is Seeing Double: Flaws in Word-to-Concept Mapping in Text2Image Models
Royi Rassin, Shauli Ravfogel, Yoav Goldberg