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Published on: May 10, 2012
Kinematic state estimation and motion planning for stochastic nonholonomic systems using the exponential map
Wooram Park1, Yan Liu, Yu Zhou
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
Robotica
|May 11, 2010
Summary
This study presents a novel method for approximating irreducible unitary representation matrices crucial for solving Fokker-Planck equations on Lie groups. This enables accurate probabilistic path planning for robotic systems operating under noisy conditions.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Stochastic Systems
- Computational Mathematics
Background:
- Nonholonomic systems evolve stochastically due to environmental or internal noise.
- The evolution of these systems is described by Fokker-Planck equations on Lie groups.
- Estimating system states and planning motions requires modeling probability density evolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a numerical method for approximating irreducible unitary representation (IUR) matrices for SO(3) and SE(2) groups.
- To apply these approximations to density estimation problems in robotics.
- To explore techniques for probabilistic path planning and noise characterization.
Main Methods:
- Numerical approximation of IUR matrices using exponential mapping from Lie algebras.
- Leveraging the sparsity of Lie algebra representation matrices.
- Exploring density estimation techniques on Lie groups.
Main Results:
- A computationally efficient approach for approximating IUR matrices for SO(3) and SE(2).
- Successful application of computed densities in probabilistic path planning for kinematic carts and needle steering.
- Demonstration of density estimation's role in characterizing physical noise in sensors.
Conclusions:
- The developed method provides a practical tool for solving complex stochastic differential equations on Lie groups.
- This approach enhances probabilistic path planning capabilities in robotics.
- The work bridges theoretical advancements in group theory with practical applications in noise analysis and motion planning.
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