Navigation and Autonomy
LiDAR: RPLIDAR S2 is our chosen lidar 360- degree 2D laser scanner. The generated 2D point cloud data can be used in mapping, localization and object/environment modelling in our tasks. We are going to use the general simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) feature in our work.
Pixhawk: We used the two features that will help us most in navigating and avoiding obstacles with the help of the LiDAR. First, the waypoints feature will help in making setpoints that create paths to make Noah navigate through any task.
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ZED camera: The ZED camera will provide the distance between Noah and any object it detects, so that the ASV could react to avoid these obstacles. Also, the camera will be used for color and object detection which will allow the determination of the buoys’ location
