System and method for navigating under-canopy robots using multi-sensor fusion
US11829155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2205/01
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and a method for navigating a robot. The system receives a target location, a field map, sensor data from a robot, and a robot location. The sensor data may include image data and kinetic data. Further, the system may determine a navigation mode based on the sensor data and the robot location. The navigation mode may be one of an under-canopy mode, an out-row mode, and a recovery mode. Further, the system may generate a reference map comprising a path for the robot to follow to reach the target location based on the navigation mode, the field map, and the target location. Finally, the system may be configured to navigate the robot based on the reference map.
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