Resilient Localization with Enhanced LiDAR Odometry in Adverse Environments

核心概念

The author presents RELEAD, a LiDAR-centric solution designed to address scan-matching degradation by incorporating multisensor constraints and robust optimization methods. RELEAD outperforms existing state-of-the-art LiDAR-Inertial odometry methods in challenging scenarios.

摘要

RELEAD is a novel LiDAR-centric solution that enhances localization accuracy in challenging environments by addressing scan-matching degradation. The method integrates degeneracy detection, constraint optimization, and robust multi-sensor fusion to achieve precise pose estimation. Extensive evaluations demonstrate RELEAD's superior performance compared to existing methods, showcasing its resilience and efficiency in handling outlier measurements and environmental changes.

統計資料

Experiments show that RELEAD can handle challenging sensor-degenerated environments.
Average execution time on sequence Playground 2α: Front-end - 30.85 ms, rIFL - 8.37 ms.
Absolute Translation Error (RMSE) on S3E dataset:

LIO-SAM: Playground 2 α - 0.36m, Playground 2 β - 0.60m, Playground 2 γ - ×.
LVI-SAM: Playground 2 α - 6.78m, Playground 2 β - 6.10m, Playground 2 γ - 0.72m.

Trajectory results for three sequences in S3E dataset show RELEAD outperforming other methods.

引述

"RELEAD excels in identifying environmental degradation and achieving precise pose estimation through constrained optimization."
"Results demonstrate that RELEAD exhibits exceptional real-time capabilities with an average execution time of only 39.21 ms."

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RELEAD

by Zhiqiang Che... 於 arxiv.org 03-01-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.18934.pdf

深入探究

How can the integration of GNSS data further enhance the accuracy of RELEAD's positioning

Integrating GNSS data into RELEAD can significantly enhance the accuracy of its positioning by providing an additional source of absolute position information. GNSS, with its global coverage and high accuracy, can serve as a reference point for correcting drift in inertial sensors and improving the overall localization accuracy. By fusing GNSS data with LiDAR and IMU measurements, RELEAD can benefit from the complementary strengths of each sensor type.
Specifically, GNSS data can help in correcting long-term drift in IMU-based odometry by providing periodic updates on the vehicle's absolute position. This correction ensures that the accumulated errors in dead reckoning are minimized over time, leading to more accurate pose estimation. Additionally, integrating GNSS data allows for robustness against environmental changes or sensor degradation that may affect LiDAR or IMU performance.
In scenarios where LiDAR features are sparse or unreliable due to challenging environments like tunnels or open fields, GNSS data can provide crucial localization information independent of local sensing conditions. This redundancy enhances resilience to outlier measurements and improves overall system reliability.

What are the limitations of using fixed uncertainty approaches for multi-sensor fusion in specific scenarios

Using fixed uncertainty approaches for multi-sensor fusion in specific scenarios has limitations related to adaptability and robustness. One key limitation is that fixed uncertainty models do not account for varying environmental conditions or sensor behaviors that may impact measurement quality differently over time. In dynamic environments where sensor characteristics change rapidly or unpredictably (e.g., due to lighting variations, weather conditions), a fixed uncertainty approach may not adequately capture these fluctuations.
Moreover, fixed uncertainty models lack flexibility in adjusting sensor weights based on real-time feedback about measurement quality. In scenarios where certain sensors experience degradation or temporary malfunctions (e.g., due to occlusions), a fixed uncertainty model cannot dynamically downweight their contributions to the fusion process. This limitation could lead to inaccurate estimates if outlier measurements from degraded sensors are given equal weight as reliable ones.
Additionally, using fixed uncertainties might result in suboptimal performance when dealing with outliers caused by sudden environmental changes or unexpected events since the model does not have mechanisms to adaptively adjust confidence levels based on current situational awareness.

How might real-time estimation of measurement covariance improve the accuracy of multisensor fusion and outlier elimination in future developments

Real-time estimation of measurement covariance holds significant potential for improving accuracy in multisensor fusion and outlier elimination within future developments of systems like RELEAD.
By dynamically estimating measurement covariances during operation rather than relying on pre-defined values,
the system gains adaptability and responsiveness
to changing environmental conditions
and sensor behaviors.
This adaptive approach enables
the system
to assign appropriate weights
to different sensors based on their current reliability,
leading
to more accurate state estimations.
Furthermore,
real-time covariance estimation facilitates
quick identification
of outliers through comparison between predicted observations
and actual measurements,
enabling timely rejection
of erroneous inputs before they influence final estimates.
Overall,
this capability enhances robustness against noisy input signals
and improves overall system performance under diverse operating conditions