Knowledge assistant: A sensor fusion framework for robotic environmental characterization
A prototype sensor fusion framework called the {open_quotes}Knowledge Assistant{close_quotes} has been developed and tested on a gantry robot at Sandia National Laboratories. This Knowledge Assistant guides the robot operator during the planning, execution, and post analysis stages of the characterization process. During the planning stage, the Knowledge Assistant suggests robot paths and speeds based on knowledge of sensors available and their physical characteristics. During execution, the Knowledge Assistant coordinates the collection of data through a data acquisition {open_quotes}specialist.{close_quotes} During execution and post analysis, the Knowledge Assistant sends raw data to other {open_quotes}specialists,{close_quotes} which include statistical pattern recognition software, a neural network, and model-based search software. After the specialists return their results, the Knowledge Assistant consolidates the information and returns a report to the robot control system where the sensed objects and their attributes (e.g. estimated dimensions, weight, material composition, etc.) are displayed in the world model. This paper highlights the major components of this system.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 402367
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-96-2306C; CONF-961214-2; ON: DE96015189; TRN: 96:006471
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 1996 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/SICE/RSJ international conference on multisensor fusion and integration for intelligent systems, Washington, DC (United States), 8-11 Dec 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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