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Autonomous Navigation

Autonomous navigation involves robots moving and making decisions without human intervention, utilizing onboard sensors and algorithms. The chapter covers fundamental techniques such as line-following, obstacle avoidance, path planning, and localization strategies, which are crucial in real-world applications like self-driving cars and delivery drones.

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Sections

  • 1

    What Is Autonomous Navigation?

    Autonomous navigation enables robots to move and make decisions independently using onboard sensors and software.

  • 2

    Line Following Robots

    Line following robots use infrared (IR) sensors to stay on a designated path marked by contrasting colors.

  • 2.1

    How It Works

    This section provides insights into the mechanisms of autonomous navigation, focusing on how robots detect lines and avoid obstacles using sensors.

  • 2.2

    Basic Logic

    This section focuses on basic logic programming structures used in autonomous navigation robots.

  • 3

    Obstacle Avoidance

    Obstacle avoidance is a key component of autonomous navigation in robots, enabling them to detect and navigate around obstacles utilizing sensors.

  • 3.1

    Sensors Used

    This section discusses the various sensors used for obstacle avoidance in robots.

  • 4

    Path Planning (Intro)

    Path planning is essential for determining the most efficient route from a starting point to a destination using various algorithms.

  • 4.1

    Algorithms

    This section covers the concept of algorithms in the context of autonomous navigation, including their role in robotic path planning and decision-making.

  • 5

    Localization And Mapping (Basic Overview)

    This section introduces the concepts of localization and mapping in autonomous robots, highlighting their importance and applications.

  • 5.1

    Slam (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping)

    SLAM is a technique that enables robots to simultaneously map their environment while keeping track of their own location.

  • 6

    Real-World Applications

    This section highlights various real-world applications of autonomous navigation technologies.

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