New infrared time of-flight measurement sensor for robotic platforms

Massimiliano Ruffo, Mario Di Castro, Luca Molinari, Roberto Losito, Alessandro Masi, Jan Kovermann, Luis Rodrigues
Abstract:
Autonomous robots are becoming essential for a vast range of applications ranging from inspection to manipulation, often used for unstructured and harsh environments. Navigation sensors are part of the framework needed to operate such robots. In this paper a novel range finder sensor based on Time-Of-Flight technology is presented, this being suitable for integrating in aerial and ground robots. Speed, low weight and scalability are improved unique features compared to the state of the art in range finding solutions. Preliminary test results and comparison with other sensors of similar scope are shown.
Keywords:
Distance sensor, Range finder, Laser, Lidar, Time-of-flight, Ultrasound
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC4
Event name:
TC4 Symposium 2014
Title:

20th IMEKO TC4 Symposium on Measurements of Electrical Quantities (together with 18th TC4 International Workshop on ADC and DCA Modeling and Testing, IWADC)
"Research on Electrical and Electronic Measurement for the Economic Upturn"

Place:
Benevento, ITALY
Time:
15 September 2014 - 17 September 2014