Integrating Segments and Edges in Feature-based SLAM

In this paper a new framework for integrating edge information into segments in feature based SLAM, with minimum system overloading, is presented. All operations required for building and maintaining this map are described and formulated. A whole implementation of this approach has been programmed, optimized and successfully tested in several indoor environments with different mobile robots.

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