1. Cooperative Mapping and Localization using Autonomous Robots Researcher: Shaun Egan Superviser: Dr Karen Bradshaw

2. Contents Background of the subject Purpose of the investigation The bots The sensors The approach Questions

3. Background of the subject A wealth of research already done Multiple exploration algorithms – Occupancy maps – Topographical maps Multiple aggregation algorithms – Robots are aware of each other – A server aggregates the maps

4. Purpose of the investigation To try and find – The most accurate and quick way of mapping – To find the best combination of sensors – To find the most efficient way of aggregating the maps This will be done with the use of – Multiple scenarios (known maps) – The use of a fitness function

5. The bots Fischertechnik robotics platform – The ROBO kit – The TX explorer Both will have – A range of sensors to use – Bluetooth connectivity

6. The sensors Both will have the following sets of sensors – Ultrasonic range finders – Colour sensors – Touch sensors

7. The approach Several algorithms will be implemented A server platform will be implemented A testing environment will be mapped out A fitness function will be implemented Timing and accuracy calculations will be done

8. Questions ?