Course Outline

Introduction to Multi-Sensor Data Fusion

  • Importance of data fusion in autonomous navigation
  • Challenges of multi-sensor integration
  • Applications of data fusion in real-time perception

Sensor Technologies and Data Characteristics

  • LiDAR: Point cloud generation and processing
  • Camera: Visual data capture and image processing
  • RADAR: Object detection and speed estimation
  • Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs): Motion tracking

Fundamentals of Data Fusion

  • Mathematical foundations: Kalman filters, Bayesian inference
  • Data association and alignment techniques
  • Dealing with sensor noise and uncertainty

Fusion Algorithms for Autonomous Navigation

  • Kalman Filter and Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
  • Particle Filter for nonlinear systems
  • Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF) for complex dynamics
  • Data association using Nearest Neighbor and Joint Probabilistic Data Association (JPDA)

Practical Sensor Fusion Implementation

  • Integrating LiDAR and camera data for object detection
  • Fusing RADAR and camera data for velocity estimation
  • Combining GPS and IMU data for accurate localization

Real-Time Data Processing and Synchronization

  • Time stamping and data synchronization methods
  • Latency handling and real-time performance optimization
  • Managing data from asynchronous sensors

Advanced Techniques and Challenges

  • Deep learning approaches for data fusion
  • Multi-modal data integration and feature extraction
  • Handling sensor failures and degraded data

Performance Evaluation and Optimization

  • Quantitative evaluation metrics for fusion accuracy
  • Performance analysis under different environmental conditions
  • Improving system robustness and fault tolerance

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Fusion techniques in autonomous vehicle prototypes
  • Successful deployment of sensor fusion algorithms
  • Workshop: Implementing a multi-sensor fusion pipeline

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Experience with Python programming
  • Knowledge of basic sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, cameras, RADAR)
  • Familiarity with ROS and data processing

Audience

  • Sensor fusion specialists working on autonomous navigation systems
  • AI engineers focused on multi-sensor integration and data processing
  • Researchers in the field of autonomous vehicle perception
 21 Hours

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