Autonomous
vehicles
(AVs)
have
the
potential
to
revolutionize
transportation
system
by
enhancing
road
safety,
reducing
traffic
congestion,
and
freeing
drivers
from
monotonous
tasks.
Effective
exploration
is
essential
for
AVs
navigate
safely
adapt
dynamic
environments.
Reinforcement
learning
(RL)
enables
learn
optimal
behaviors
through
continuous
interaction
with
their
environment.
This
paper
reviews
recent
RL
research
on
designing
strategies
single-
multi-agent
AV
systems.
It
categorizes
methods
based
underlying
principles
addresses
challenges.
analyzes
key
algorithms'
strengths,
limitations,
empirical
performance.
By
compiling
analyzing
current
state
of
research,
this
aims
facilitate
future
advancements
in
using
RL,
offering
insights
into
trends
directions
evolving
field.
World Electric Vehicle Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 56 - 56
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Simultaneous
localization
and
mapping
(SLAM)
is
one
of
the
key
technologies
for
mobile
robots
to
achieve
autonomous
driving,
lidar
SLAM
algorithm
mainstream
research
scheme.
Firstly,
this
paper
introduces
overall
framework
SLAM,
elaborates
on
functions
front-end
scan
matching,
loop
closure
detection,
back-end
optimization,
map
building
module,
summarizes
algorithms
used.
Then,
classical
representative
are
described
compared
from
three
aspects:
pure
algorithm,
multi-sensor
fusion
deep
learning
algorithm.
Finally,
challenges
faced
by
in
practical
use
discussed.
The
development
trend
prospected
five
dimensions:
lightweight,
fusion,
combination
new
sensors,
multi-robot
collaboration,
learning.
This
can
provide
a
brief
guide
novices
entering
field
comprehensive
reference
experienced
researchers
engineers
explore
directions.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 3945 - 3945
Published: May 6, 2024
SLAM
(Simultaneous
Localization
and
Mapping),
primarily
relying
on
camera
or
LiDAR
(Light
Detection
Ranging)
sensors,
plays
a
crucial
role
in
robotics
for
localization
environmental
reconstruction.
This
paper
assesses
the
performance
of
two
leading
methods,
namely
ORB-SLAM3
SC-LeGO-LOAM,
focusing
mapping
both
indoor
outdoor
environments.
The
evaluation
employs
artificial
cost-effective
datasets
incorporating
data
from
3D
an
RGB-D
(color
depth)
camera.
A
practical
approach
is
introduced
calculating
ground-truth
trajectories
during
benchmarking,
reconstruction
maps
based
ground
truth
are
established.
To
assess
performance,
ATE
RPE
utilized
to
evaluate
accuracy
localization;
standard
deviation
employed
compare
stability
process
different
methods.
While
algorithms
exhibit
satisfactory
positioning
accuracy,
their
suboptimal
scenarios
with
inadequate
textures.
Furthermore,
established
by
approaches
also
provided
direct
observation
differences
limitations
encountered
map
construction.
Moreover,
research
includes
comprehensive
comparison
computational
metrics,
encompassing
Central
Processing
Unit
(CPU)
utilization,
memory
usage,
in-depth
analysis.
revealed
that
Visual
requires
more
CPU
resources
than
SLAM,
due
additional
storage
requirements,
emphasizing
impact
factors
resource
requirements.
In
conclusion,
suitable
outdoors
its
nature,
while
excels
indoors,
compensating
sparse
aspects
SLAM.
facilitate
further
research,
technical
guide
was
researchers
related
fields.
Measurement Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(3), P. 036303 - 036303
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
Most
visual
simultaneous
localization
and
mapping
(vSLAM)
methods
assume
a
static
scene,
limiting
their
effectiveness
in
complex,
real-world
dynamic
environments.
This
paper
presents
RED-SLAM-a
real-time
SLAM
method
based
on
the
ORB-SLAM3
framework
for
RGB-D
sensors,
designed
to
effectively
address
impact
of
objects.
RED-SLAM
leverages
spatial-geometric
observations
combined
with
semantic
cues
identify
points
within
field
view,
thereby
utilizing
only
state
estimation.
In
geometric
verification
module,
initial
distinction
between
is
achieved
by
checking
spatial
projection
ray
distance
error
matching
map
feature
points.
To
conserve
computational
resources,
segmentation
performed
exclusively
designated
frames,
which
are
constructed
changes
The
detected
objects
subsequently
spread
successive
frames
using
propagation
technique.
All
associated
excluded
further
enhance
identification
accuracy
point.
Compared
existing
that
apply
across
all
or
keyframes,
performs
when
change,
improving
system’s
performance
efficiency.
Experimental
results
public
datasets
scenes
demonstrate
our
enhances
pose
estimation
environments,
achieving
competitive
compared
state-of-the-art
methods,
while
maintaining
reliable
performance.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 567 - 567
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
The
3D
reconstruction
of
construction
sites
is
great
importance
for
progress,
quality,
and
safety
management.
Currently,
most
the
existing
methods
are
unable
to
conduct
continuous
uninterrupted
perception,
it
difficult
achieve
registration
with
real
coordinates
dimensions.
This
study
proposes
a
hierarchical
framework
based
on
surveillance
cameras.
method
can
quickly
perform
on-site
restoration
by
taking
camera
images
as
inputs.
It
combines
2D
features
does
not
need
transfer
learning
or
calibration.
By
experimenting
one
site,
we
found
that
this
complete
point
cloud
estimation
within
an
average
3.105
s
through
images.
RMSE
site
0.358
m,
which
better
than
methods.
Through
method,
data
scope
cameras
be
obtained,
connection
between
effectively
established.
Combined
visual
information,
beneficial
digital
twin
management
sites.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 2583 - 2583
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Edge-assisted
visual
simultaneous
localization
and
mapping
(SLAM)
is
widely
used
in
autonomous
driving,
robot
navigation,
augmented
reality
for
environmental
perception,
map
construction,
real-time
positioning.
However,
it
poses
significant
privacy
risks,
as
input
images
may
contain
sensitive
information,
generated
3D
point
clouds
can
reconstruct
original
scenes.
To
address
these
concerns,
this
paper
proposes
a
dual-component
privacy-preserving
approach
SLAM.
First,
protection
method
proposed,
which
combines
object
detection
image
inpainting
to
protect
privacy-sensitive
information
images.
Second,
an
encryption
algorithm
introduced
convert
cloud
data
into
line
through
dimensionality
enhancement.
Integrated
with
ORB-SLAM3,
the
proposed
evaluated
on
Oxford
Robotcar
KITTI
datasets.
Results
demonstrate
that
effectively
safeguards
while
ORB-SLAM3
maintains
accurate
pose
estimation
dynamic
outdoor
Furthermore,
encrypted
prevents
unauthorized
attacks
recovering
cloud.
This
enhances
SLAM
expected
expand
its
potential
applications.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 532 - 532
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Traditional
track-based
inspection
schemes
for
caged
poultry
houses
face
issues
with
vulnerable
tracks
and
cumbersome
maintenance,
while
existing
rail-less
alternatives
lack
robust,
reliable
path
planners.
This
study
proposes
TSO-HA*-Net,
a
hybrid
global
planner
that
combines
TSO-HA*
topological
planning,
which
allows
the
vehicle
to
continuously
traverse
predetermined
trackless
route
within
each
house
conduct
house-to-house
inspections.
Initially,
spatiotemporally
optimized
Hybrid
A*
(TSO-HA*)
is
employed
as
lower-level
efficiently
construct
semi-structured
network
by
integrating
predefined
rules
into
grid
map
of
houses.
Subsequently,
Dijkstra’s
algorithm
adopted
plan
smooth
aligns
starting
ending
poses,
conforming
network.
retains
smoothness
HA*
paths
reducing
both
time
computational
overhead,
thereby
enhancing
speed
efficiency
in
generation.
Experimental
results
show
compared
LDP-MAP
A*-dis,
utilizing
distance
reference
tree
(DRT)
h2
calculation,
total
planning
reduced
66.6%
96.4%,
respectively,
stored
nodes
are
99.7%
97.4%,
respectively.
The
application
collision
template
minimum
reduction
4.0%
front-end
time,
prior
detection
further
decreases
an
average
19.1%.
TSO-HA*-Net
achieves
mere
546.6
ms,
addressing
critical
deficiency
viable
vehicles
provides
valuable
case
studies
algorithmic
insights
similar
task.