Mobile robots that navigate in unknown environments need to be constantly aware of the
dynamic objects in their surroundings for mapping, localization, and planning. It is key to …

Knowledge about the own pose is key for all mobile robot applications. Thus pose
estimation is part of the core functionalities of mobile robots. In the last two decades, LiDAR …

Lifelong localization in a given map is an essential capability for autonomous service robots.
In this letter, we consider the task of long-term localization in a changing indoor environment …

Robust and accurate localization is a basic requirement for mobile autonomous systems.
Pole-like objects, such as traffic signs, poles, and lamps are frequently used landmarks for …

Determining the state of a mobile robot is an essential building block of robot navigation
systems. In this letter, we address the problem of estimating the robot's pose in an indoor …

Object-based maps are relevant for scene under-standing since they integrate geometric
and semantic information of the environment, allowing autonomous robots to robustly …

Localization plays a vital role in the mobile robot navigation system and is a fundamental
capability for autonomous movement. In an indoor environment, the current mainstream …

Lifelong indoor localization in a given map is the basis for navigation of autonomous mobile
robots. In this letter, we address the problem of robust localization in cluttered indoor …

Nano-size unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) hold enormous potential to perform
autonomous operations in complex environments, such as inspection, monitoring or data …

Nano-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are well-fit for indoor applications and for
close proximity to humans. To enable autonomy, the nano-UAV must be able to self-localize …