Offroad Vehicles

3. Develop and Validate Algorithms for Autonomous Earthmoving

Develop autonomous motion planning algorithms and control systems for excavators. Test, refine, and validate these algorithms in 3D scenario simulations using MATLAB and Simulink.

Video length is 2:30

Summary

  • Get the kinematic model of the excavator from CAD models.
  • Capture the operational environment with LIDAR sensors.
  • Customize motion planning algorithms for earthmoving tasks.
  • Test and visualize the excavator performing earthmoving tasks in scenario simulation.

Resources

  • Autonomous Excavator – GitHub
    Optimize the automation and control algorithm for an excavator in simulation. When cosimulating with Unreal Engine® and Simulink, you have the option to run the cosimulation in a lock-step and deterministic way.
  • Motion Planning for Backhoe Using RRT – Documentation

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