Mapping and navigation for robots in tough environments

Title of the Talk: Mapping and navigation for robots in tough environments
Speaker: Dr Nived Chebrolu
Host Faculty: Prof.Bheemarjuna Reddy T
Date: Mar 07, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: CSE LH-3, EECS Building

Abstract: The presentation will explore a versatile mapping system that is adaptable for handheld LiDARs to UAVs and Legged Robots. The mapping system finds utility across diverse applications such as industrial site inspections and forestry monitoring. We build autonomous navigation capabilities for various robotic platforms using onboard sensing and planning. Furthermore, I will delve into our experiences with robot deployments in rugged outdoor environments and the challenges encountered in such scenarios.

Bio Of the speaker Nived Chebrolu is a post-doctoral researcher at the Oxford Robotics Institute. He works with the Dynamic Robot Systems Group on navigation and mapping tasks for field robots operating in tough environments. His recent projects include developing autonomous navigation systems for UAVs and mapping forests using legged robots. During his doctoral research at the University of Bonn, Nived worked on techniques for localization and mapping for robots in agricultural fields. His research focus has been on developing robust registration techniques for SLAM systems using vision and LiDAR data.