Dylan Watson

 

 

Week 1

After some research, I chose to do research on the SLAM algorithm.  SLAM or Simultaneous Localization And Mapping is a problem that addresses building a map of an unknown environment while moving through it and keeping track of its current location.  For my interest in this topic, I will be comparing a simulation of the SLAM algorithm with an implementation of it on a rover using the Kinect.  I will then analyze how the results differ and explore possible reasons as to why these results differ.  

 

However, due to my inexperience with robotics and probability and statistics, I have to do a lot of background research and education to bring me up to speed on the topic.  Currently, I am watching lectures on mobile robotics and robotic mapping that goes over these key topics that I need to be familiar with.   You can see the lectures here.

 

I also worked some with testing the Kinect.  After installing drivers for the Kinect, I could not get a video feed from the Kinect.  I am assuming this is a driver issue.  I will have to do some more research on how to get the Kinect working on the machine.

 Week 2

I am continuing doing research to learn more