Lidar and SLAM Navigation for Robot Vacuum and Mop

Autonomous navigation is a key feature for any robot vacuum and mop. They can get stuck under furniture or become caught in shoelaces and cables.

Lidar mapping technology helps robots avoid obstacles and keep its path free of obstructions. This article will describe how it works, and will also present some of the most effective models which incorporate it.

LiDAR Technology

Lidar is the most important feature of robot vacuums that use it to make precise maps and identify obstacles in their route. It sends lasers that bounce off objects in the room, and return to the sensor. This allows it to measure the distance. This information is used to create an 3D model of the room. Lidar technology is also utilized in self-driving cars to help to avoid collisions with objects and other vehicles.

Robots using lidar can also be more precise in navigating around furniture, making them less likely to become stuck or bump into it. This makes them better suited for homes with large spaces than robots that rely on visual navigation systems which are more limited in their ability to comprehend the environment.

Despite the numerous benefits of lidar, it has some limitations. For example, it may be unable to recognize reflective and transparent objects, like glass coffee tables. This can cause the robot to miss the surface and cause it to move into it, which could cause damage to both the table and robot vacuum with obstacle avoidance lidar.