Extended Localization System
The E.L.S. (Extended Localization System) is used to localize automated vehicles just by the environment without artificial markers.
Extended Localization System
The hardware basis is an industrial PC (1). In addition to vehicle odometry (2) safety laser scanners (3) or dedicated 2D or 3D lidars (e. g. Velodyne VLP-16) (4) can be used. For map generation, the vehicle is only guided manually through the environment. Based on this map the vehicle‘s position can be localized. The procedure is tolerant towards environmental changes. E.L.S. has already been successfully used in numerous indoor and outdoor applications.
Features
- automatic localization using SLAM technology (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
- no artificial markers required
- flexible and economical design
- suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- smart mapping with graphical user interface
- fast commissioning
- additional applications available, e.g. relative positioning, fusion modules (camera, GNSS, gyro), path planning
- interfaces to other Götting components (e.g. controller)
- condition monitoring
- ROS-ready
Technical Data
- accuracy up to ±20 mm
- omnidirectional, Ackermann or differential vehicles
- max. 4 m/s
- Data output up to 30 Hz
- Drivers for different lidar scanners
- CAN and Ethernet
Hardware
- industrial PC
- nominal voltage 24 VDC ±25 %
- power consumption typ. 15 W
- operating temperature -20° C to +55° C
- fanless operation
- dimensions 340 mm x 115 mm x 198 mm plus assembly
- protection class IP 20
Application Examples
Toolchain
- environmental analysis
- simulation
- graphical user interface
- multisensor fusion
- independent odometry calculations
- diagnosis
- use of different filters
For further information please contact Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Behling:
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