The core message of this paper is that maximizing the algebraic connectivity (Fiedler value) of a pose-graph SLAM measurement graph is an effective approach for producing sparse subgraphs that retain the accuracy of maximum-likelihood estimators applied to the original, dense graph.
This paper presents an efficient hybrid localization framework and techniques for detailed processing of 3D point cloud data to enable autonomous navigation and inspection of high-voltage electrical substations in rough terrain using a ground vehicle.