Adaptive Localization Algorithm for Autonomous Mining Trucks with Motion Distortion Removal

2025-01-7027

01/31/2025

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SAE 2024 Vehicle Powertrain Diversification Technology Forum
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During the operation of autonomous mining trucks in the process of crushing stones, the GPS signal is lost due to signal blockage by the crushing workshop. Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) becomes critical for ensuring accurate vehicle positioning and smooth operation. However, the bumpy road conditions and the scarcity of plane and corner feature points in mining environments pose challenges to SLAM algorithms in practical applications, such as pose jumps and insufficient positioning accuracy. To address this, this paper proposes a high-precision positioning algorithm based on inertial navigation 3D signals, incorporating point cloud motion distortion correction, a vehicle roll model, and an Adaptive Kalman Filter (AKF). The goal is to improve the positioning accuracy and stability of autonomous mining trucks in complex scenarios. This paper utilizes real-world operational data from mining vehicles and adopts a 3D point cloud motion distortion correction algorithm to mitigate the impact of bumpy roads on positioning accuracy. Additionally, a dynamic model that considers vehicle sideslip is integrated, and the feedback from the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is fused with the positioning results obtained from LiDAR point cloud registration using Normal Distributions Transform (NDT) through an Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter (AEKF). Furthermore, an error analysis model is designed to enable adaptive adjustment of the algorithm, and the performance of the NDT algorithm is enhanced in open, feature-scarce environments through LiDAR point cloud fusion techniques. Simulation results show that the positioning stability on bumpy roads is improved by approximately 21.2%. The improved algorithm effectively suppresses pose jumps during large turn radii, reducing the average error by 5.94% compared to the traditional Kalman Filter (KF). Moreover, the algorithm demonstrates higher positioning accuracy and stability under sensor failures and adverse weather conditions.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2025-01-7027
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12
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Meng, C., Song, K., Xie, H., and Xing, W., "Adaptive Localization Algorithm for Autonomous Mining Trucks with Motion Distortion Removal," SAE Technical Paper 2025-01-7027, 2025, https://doi.org/10.4271/2025-01-7027.
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Jan 31
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2025-01-7027
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English