Hi, there are many sensors and SLAM-algorithms that create 2D maps of the environment. Stereo cameras, Range finders and titlable laser scanners provide distance data for the complete 3d scene. I am searching for applications and indoor environments where the 3d information is of high importance so that 2D localisation is not enough.
Any ideas?
Regards, Alex
A very good question. Please post any answers you find.
John Nagle
2D is _never_ enough in real environments: mobile robots with just 2D maps would constantly drive into tables and other "hanging" objects as soon as they would like to _do_ something more in the environment than just the mapping itself. Try it out for yourself: how many of your daily indoor activities can you do by just knowing a 2D floor map and nothing more?
Herman
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