MCT 317 Lecture 07: Sensors Overview
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What is a significant aspect of the See-Think-Act cycle in mobile robots?

  • Hardware maintenance
  • User interface design
  • Behavior analysis towards humans
  • Sensing and perception (correct)

Which of the following is NOT classified as a level of perception?

  • Features
  • Objects
  • Contextual Awareness (correct)
  • Places/Situations

According to the content, what is a commonly stated paradox regarding problems in autonomous robot systems?

  • The easy problems are hard and the hard problems are easy. (correct)
  • Only theoretical problems pose challenges in robotics.
  • All problems are equally difficult to solve.
  • The hard problems are hard and the easy problems are easy.

What role do sensors play in autonomous systems?

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The perception maturity refers to what aspect in autonomous systems?

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What does the term 'raw data' refer to in the context of perception levels?

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Which element is crucial for successfully implementing the sensing and perception component in autonomous systems?

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Who made the remark regarding the paradoxical nature of problems in autonomous robot systems?

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What do proprioceptive sensors primarily measure?

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Which of the following is an example of an active sensor?

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How do passive sensors differ from active sensors?

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What is the role of exteroceptive sensors?

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What type of localization technique has been used since 2000 B.C.?

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Which of these sensors is highly affected by the surrounding environment?

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What do exteroceptive sensors NOT measure?

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Which statement about active sensors is true?

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What is a major drawback of digital compasses?

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Which sensor primarily uses the time of flight concept to detect obstacles?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem associated with ultrasonic sensors?

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How does LiDAR differ from conventional ultrasonic sensors?

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Why are digital compasses unsuitable for indoor environments?

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What type of sensors uses the concept of measuring the time it takes for a wave to travel and reflect back?

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Which of the following sensors is mentioned as using ultrasonic technology?

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What is a characteristic of the Earth's magnetic field relevant to digital compasses?

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What is the primary output of the RGB-D image?

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What is a major limitation of RGB-D sensors in outdoor applications?

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What purpose does a single camera serve in visual odometry?

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How is the camera positioned for effective use in visual odometry?

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In what application domain is the RGB-D image primarily used?

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What upcoming topic will be covered in the next lecture?

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What type of light significantly impacts RGB-D sensors when used outdoors?

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What is the main feature tracked by the camera to estimate distance in visual odometry?

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What method is used to determine the location of a GPS receiver?

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What is the typical commercial accuracy of GPS sensors?

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What is a requirement for the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) to function properly?

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What is the accuracy range of DGPS?

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What capability does a vision-based sensor provide to a system?

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Which technology involves keeping a receiver at a known position to improve accuracy?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of trilateration?

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What overall improvement is aimed for by using vision-based solutions in autonomous systems?

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What do gyroscopes measure in relation to a fixed reference frame?

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Which type of gyro specifically measures the angle?

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What is the main drawback associated with mechanical gyroscopes?

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Which of the following refers to a system that utilizes existing infrastructure for localization?

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What technology enables the accurate localization of a robot's position on Earth?

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Which element contributes to the inertially stable motion of a mechanical gyroscope?

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What is a significant disadvantage of high-quality mechanical gyros?

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Which type of gyro is specifically designed to measure speed?

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Proprioceptive Sensors

Sensors that provide information about a system's internal state, like its speed, direction, or battery level.

Exteroceptive Sensors

Sensors that gather information from the environment, like detecting obstacles or identifying objects.

Active Sensors

Sensors that actively emit energy and measure the environment's response.

Passive Sensors

Sensors that rely on energy received from the environment, like light or heat.

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Dead reckoning

A method of navigation using only information from the internal state of a system, like the ship's speed, direction, and previous location.

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Internal Sensors

Sensors used for measuring the internal states of a system like a robot.

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External Sensors

Sensors used for measuring the external states of a system like a robot.

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Self-localization

Navigation method using only information about the internal state of a system.

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Digital Compasses

Digital compasses use a sensor to measure the angle between the current heading and the Earth's magnetic field.

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Time of Flight (ToF)

Distance is measured by determining the time it takes for a wave to travel to a target and return.

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Ultrasonic Sensors

Sensors that use the time of flight concept to measure distances using sound waves.

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Laser Range Finders

Sensors that use the time of flight concept to measure distances using laser light.

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Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)

Sensors that use the time of flight concept to measure distances using pulsed laser light for 3-D mapping.

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Time of Flight Camera

A type of camera that uses time of flight to capture 3-D images.

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Cross-Talk (Ultrasonic Sensors)

A phenomenon where the wave from one ultrasonic sensor interferes with another, leading to incorrect distance readings.

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Autonomous Systems Definition

Autonomous Systems are systems that can operate independently without human intervention. They are capable of sensing their surroundings, making decisions, and taking actions to achieve a specific goal.

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Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Systems are systems that can operate independently, sense their surroundings, make decisions, and take actions to achieve a specific goal.

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See-Think-Act Cycle for Robots

A mobile robot control scheme involves three main steps: sensing, thinking, and acting. This cycle enables the robot to perceive its environment, interpret information, and execute appropriate actions.

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Robot Sensing and Perception

The sensing and perception part of a mobile robot's control scheme focuses on collecting data from its surroundings using sensors and interpreting that data to understand its environment.

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Perception Levels in Autonomous Systems

Perception in autonomous systems can be classified into different levels:

  1. Raw Data: The initial sensory input.
  2. Features: Extracted characteristics from raw data.
  3. Objects: Identified objects within the environment.
  4. Perception: Understanding of the scene or situation.
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Perception Levels and Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Systems use perception levels to understand their surroundings. These levels build upon each other, starting from raw data and eventually leading to a comprehensive understanding of objects and situations.

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Easy is Hard in Robotics

In autonomous robot systems, simple problems are often challenging to solve, while complex problems can be relatively easy. This is because simple tasks are easy for humans but require intricate programming for robots.

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Easy is Hard: Robotics Paradox

The statement "Easy is Hard" highlights the challenges of implementing simple human-like tasks in robots. Complex tasks on the other hand can be successfully solved using sophisticated algorithms and programming, demonstrating how complexity doesn't always equate to difficulty in robotics.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

A system that uses satellites to determine the precise location of a receiver on Earth.

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How do GPS satellites work?

Atomic clocks on satellites constantly transmit precise time and location information.

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Trilateration

A technique used in GPS to determine location based on distances from multiple satellites.

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Time Correlation

A method used in GPS to calculate location by comparing the time it takes signals from satellites to reach a receiver.

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Differential GPS (DGPS)

A base station with a known location receives data from GPS satellites and corrects for errors in signal timing.

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Vision-Based Sensors

A type of sensor that uses light to perceive and interpret the environment.

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Computer Vision

Technology that allows computers to 'see' and understand images.

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Vision-Based Applications

Autonomous systems rely on sensors and computer vision algorithms to perform tasks, such as navigating and recognizing objects.

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Gyroscope

A type of sensor that provides information about the orientation of an object relative to a fixed reference frame. They are crucial for navigation and are often used in robotics and other applications where precise heading information is needed.

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Standard Gyro

Type of gyroscope that measures the angle or change in orientation of an object.

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Rate Gyro

Type of gyroscope that measures the rate of change of orientation, or how fast an object is rotating.

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Beacon Based Positioning

A positioning system that relies on the use of beacons, which are transmitting devices that emit signals which can be detected by receivers.

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Mechanical Gyroscope

Mechanical gyroscopes are based on the principle of angular momentum. A spinning rotor resists changes in its orientation, thereby providing a stable reference point.

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Gyroscope Drift

Mechanical gyroscopes are susceptible to drift, caused by friction in the bearings. This drift leads to a decrease in accuracy over time.

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RGB-D image

A type of image that captures both visual information (color) and depth information (distance) for each pixel. This allows for 3D reconstruction and object understanding.

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Structured Light Sensor

A sensor that uses structured light (like lasers or infrared) to measure the distance to objects. It creates a 3D point cloud of the scene.

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Visual Odometry

A method for determining the position and orientation (pose) of a robot or sensor by analyzing its movement over time. Images from a camera are used to track changes in the environment.

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Ground-based Visual Odometry

A technique where a camera is mounted facing downwards to track features in the ground. This data is used to estimate the robot's distance travelled and heading changes.

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Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

A sensor that measures the distance to objects by measuring the time it takes for a wave to travel to a target and return. Examples include ultrasonic, laser, and Time of Flight (ToF) sensors.

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Infrared Light Interference (Structured Light Sensors)

Infrared light can significantly affect the performance of structured light sensors, making them less accurate. This is a common problem for outdoor applications.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Title: MCT 317: Design of Mechatronics Systems (1)
  • Lecture Title: Lecture-07: Sensors Overview
  • Instructor: Mohamed Nabil, PhD

Sensor Overview

  • Lecture outlines topics including current progress, sensors problem (dead reckoning), time of flight sensors, inertial sensors, beacon based positioning sensors, and vision based sensors.

Autonomous Systems

  • Researchers and industrial players are developing increasingly autonomous systems.
  • These systems are responsible for their actions with minimal human intervention.
  • These systems perform tasks in unstructured environments, requiring knowledge of their state and the environment.
  • Examples of autonomous systems include self-driving cars, drones, and robotic systems

Historical Context of Dead Reckoning

  • Dead reckoning has been used since 2000 B.C. for ship navigation.
  • It's based on estimations of speed and direction.

Sensor Types:

  • Proprioceptive: Sensors measure internal states within the system (like speed, heading, battery levels).
  • Exteroceptive: Sensors gather information from the surrounding environment (such as distance to obstacles).
  • Active: Sensors emit energy (such as ultrasonic waves) to measure environmental reactions.
  • Passive: Sensors measure energy emitted by the environment (such as a potentiometer).

Sensors for Dead Reckoning in Mobile Robots

  • Encoders: Electro-mechanical devices that convert shaft motion (linear or angular) into analog or digital signals.
    • Measure wheel position/speed or steering angle.
    • Integrate wheel movements to derive position (Odometry).
    • Typically use optical encoders with resolutions from 64 to 2048 pulses per revolution

Encoders in More Detail

  • Regular Encoders: Indicate the number of pulses but not the rotation direction.
  • Quadrature Encoders: Measure both the pulse count and the rotation direction.
  • Types: Optical VS Magnetic

Magnetometers (Digital Compass)

  • Used to determine a robot's orientation and inclination relative to a reference.
  • Measures the angle between the sensor's heading and Earth's magnetic field.
  • Drawbacks include weak Earth magnetic fields, susceptibility to magnetic interference, and less suitability for indoor environments.

Time of Flight Sensors

  • Measure the time it takes for a wave emitted by a sensor to reflect back from an object.
  • Examples include
    • Ultrasonic sensors
    • Laser Range Finders
    • Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Sensors
    • Time of Flight cameras

LiDAR Sensors

  • Similar to ultrasonic sensors, but instead of sound waves, it uses pulsed lasers to measure distance.
  • Measures the time of flight for the laser beam

Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)

  • Device measuring inertial properties (position, orientation, accelerations) to estimate relative position and orientation relative to a fixed frame.
  • Composed of Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Magnetometer

Accelerometers

  • Measure external forces acting on a system or sensors. including gravity.
  • Act like mass-spring-damper systems, calculating forces based on mass, damping, and spring characteristics.
  • Types: Mechanical and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS).
  • Piezoelectric accelerometers are based on crystal properties generating voltage when subjected to mechanical stress.

Gyroscope

  • Heading sensor that preserves the orientation relative to a fixed reference frame.
  • Provides measurements of the angle or angular rate (speed).
    • Types:
      • Mechanical Gyroscopes
      • Optical Gyroscopes

Beacon-Based Positioning Systems

  • Use existing infrastructure/beacons to localize moving entities.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

  • Satellite-based system determining precise position based on time signals from multiple satellites
    • Precise location calculations use trilateration and time correlation of satellite signals.
    • Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS): Improves accuracy by using a base station at a known location for corrections.

Visual Odometry

  • Localization method using only one camera.
  • Tracks the features of the environment to estimate traveled distance and heading changes.

April Tags

  • Specific shaped markers (e.g., barcodes, QR codes) that can be tracked visually for localization and recalibration.

Computer Vision (Stereo/Kinect)

  • Stereo Vision: Uses two cameras with small tilts to determine depth information and to overcome limitation of monocular cameras.
  • Kinect: Deep sensor, produces RGB-D (color and depth image data) for depth determination. Suitable for indoor applications.

Upcoming Topics

  • Sensor fundamentals and analysis; Sensor overview (lab).

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