Field Experiments with an Automated Utility Platform for Transportation and Work Processes

Raimund Edlinger, Stefan Dumberger, Roman Franz Froschauer, Wolfgang Pointner, Marcel Zeilinger, Andreas Nüchter

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Abstract

The automation of transport and work tasks in various application domains continues to be a major challenge. The proposed paper presents key technologies within a process from sensing to reasoning and includes: (i) understanding the scene and its relations through new approaches in object classification and pose estimation based on machine learning, as well as methods for reliable detection of objects and object features; (ii) reliable and safe outdoor localization and mapping based on multi-modal approaches and innovative camera-based methods. The fusion of different sensor data is used for reliable obstacle detection and collision avoidance. The investigation of suitable system architectures, data processing platforms and communication mechanisms taking into account safety requirements is a prerequisite for the operation in a safety-critical environment. The paper provides a proof of concept for an automated platform to demonstrate and evaluate application scenario provided by the Linz Airport in the form of an automated transport process for air freight between a terminal and the aircraft.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2022
Subtitle of host publicationICARSC
EditorsLuis Louro, Pedro Fonseca, Pedro Neto, Rodrigo Ventura
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages21-26
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665482172
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2022
Event2022 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2022 - Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
Duration: 29 Apr 202230 Apr 2022

Publication series

Name2022 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2022

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, ICARSC 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CitySanta Maria da Feira
Period29.04.202230.04.2022

Keywords

  • Applications of Autonomous Intelligent Robots
  • Autonomous Robotic Systems
  • Localization
  • Mapping and Navigation
  • Robotic Simulation
  • Sensors and Sensor Integration

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