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    • Geospatial Technology
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    • Accurate real-time localization and mapping are essential for autonomous navigation.

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    • To improve trajectory estimation and mapping quality in diverse scenarios.

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  • Introduction of a key frame filtering process to reduce redundant data.
  • Optimization of the plane fitting process to remove extraneous data points.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed method demonstrates superior performance compared to existing popular SLAM techniques.
    • Significant reduction in trajectory errors was observed across various experimental conditions.
    • Enhanced robustness was achieved, making the system reliable in different operational scenarios.
    • The plane fitting process effectively removes redundant data, leading to higher accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel SLAM scheme significantly improves accuracy and robustness.
    • The integrated approach of local map matching, plane representation, and key frame filtering offers a robust solution.
    • This method provides a reliable foundation for advanced autonomous navigation systems.