Visualizing Environments: Grid and Occupancy Maps
Mapping the Unknown: A Dive into Grid Maps and Occupancy Grids In the world of robotics and autonomous systems, understanding the environment is crucial. It's like teaching a child to navigate a playground – they need to know where the swings are, the sandbox, and maybe even avoid that grumpy dog hiding under the slide! But how do we teach machines about their surroundings? Enter technology mapping techniques, powerful tools that allow robots to build a mental map of their environment. Today, we'll delve into two popular methods: grid maps and occupancy grids. Grid Maps: The Basics of Representation Imagine dividing the world into a giant chessboard. Each square on this board represents a small area of the environment. A...