Definition
Visual SLAM
SLAM powered primarily by cameras, often fused with other sensors.
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Simultaneous Localization and Mapping using cameras — builds a map of an environment while simultaneously tracking position within it, using natural features rather than floor markings or installed infrastructure. The core technology behind Seven Sense's robot navigation system.
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