A real-time curb detection and tracking method for UGVs by using a 3D-LIDAR sensor

Yihuan Zhang, Jun Wang*, Xiaonian Wang, Chaocheng Li, Liang Wang

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Abstract

Environment perception is essential for autonomous driving technology. The curb is a prominent feature of urban roads and therefore is a significant part of environment perception. In this paper, a real-time curb detection and tracking method is proposed for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The proposed curb detection algorithm uses the the surrounding environment data provided by a 3D-LIDAR sensor to extract the curb position based on its spatial features. The curb tracking algorithm is proposed to predict and update the curb position with respect to the current vehicle states in real time. The performance of the proposed method is verified through extensive experiments with a UGV driving on campus roads. The experimental results demonstrate the accuracy and robustness of the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE Conference on Control and Applications, CCA 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1020-1025
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479977871
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Nov 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Conference on Control and Applications, CCA 2015 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 21 Sept 201523 Sept 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE Conference on Control and Applications, CCA 2015 - Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Conference on Control and Applications, CCA 2015
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period21/09/1523/09/15

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