Filter-based vs optimisation-based SLAM

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Parent: SLAM Index

Source: Scaradozzi 2018 SLAM application in surgery

Main paradigms of SLAM

  1. FiltersKalman filters , Particle filters
  2. Graph-based SLAM Estimate the entire trajectory and the map from the full set of measurements (full SLAM)

Which SLAM algorithm to use? Depends on application

  • map resolution
  • update time (real time or not)
  • type of environment
  • type of sensors available