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Towards autonomous mapping in agriculture: : A review of supportive technologies for ground robotics

Authors:

Diego Tiozzo Fasiolo,

Lorenzo Scalera,

Eleonora Maset,

Alessandro GasparettoAuthors Info & Claims

Volume 169, Issue C

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2023.104514

Published: 01 November 2023 Publication History

Abstract

This paper surveys the supportive technologies currently available for ground mobile robots used for autonomous mapping in agriculture. Unlike previous reviews, we describe state-of-the-art approaches and technologies aimed at extracting information from agricultural environments, not only for navigation purposes but especially for mapping and monitoring. The state-of-the-art platforms and sensors, the modern localization techniques, the navigation and path planning approaches, as well as the potentialities of artificial intelligence towards autonomous mapping in agriculture are analyzed. According to the findings of this review, many examples of recent mobile robots provide full navigation and autonomous mapping capability. Significant resources are currently devoted to this research area, in order to further improve mobile robot capabilities in this complex and challenging field.

Highlights

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We review hardware technologies for autonomous robotic mapping in agriculture.

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Modern localization and mapping approaches for mobile robotics are discussed.

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Path planning strategies for autonomous navigation in agriculture are analyzed.

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The role of artificial intelligence for robotic mapping and monitoring is explored.

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Future trends and challenges for robotic mapping in agriculture are highlighted.

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