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Autonomous Navigation

Autonomous navigation refers to the capability of robots to navigate and move through their environment without human intervention. This involves the robot sensing its surroundings, planning its path, and making decisions to reach a designated location safely and efficiently.

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Lessons
Industrial automation with AGVs and AMRs
Learn about the similarities and differences between automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous…
5m

Industrial automation with AGVs and AMRs

Learn about the similarities and differences between automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

While both AGVs and AMRs transport materials, the similarities end there.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
AGVs vs. AMRs
MiR portfolio
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How AMRs localize themselves
Learn about the two key components that MiR robots rely on to operate effectively.
8m

How AMRs localize themselves

Learn about the two key components that MiR robots rely on to operate effectively.
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Key subjects
Environment mapping
Laser scanners
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Why MiR robots need a map
Learn why MiR robots require a map of their environment to efficiently navigate from one location to…
10m

Why MiR robots need a map

Learn why MiR robots require a map of their environment to efficiently navigate from one location to another.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
Static landmarks
Localization
Dynamic obstacles
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How MiR robots plan their path
Get an overview of how MiR robots plan paths based on their current position and the position of the…
8m

How MiR robots plan their path

Get an overview of how MiR robots plan paths based on their current position and the position of their destination on the map.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
Local vs. global planner
The robot's three-step approach to change its path
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Identify zones on your map
Learn how you can use zones to mark an entire area where you want to influence how the robot behaves…
15m

Identify zones on your map

Learn how you can use zones to mark an entire area where you want to influence how the robot behaves or plans its paths.
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Key subjects
Zones that guide the robot
Planner zones
MiR Fleet zones
Zones that add safety measures
Zones to navigate tricky situations
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Identify positions on your map
Learn how to use different types of positions on the map to send the robot to.
5m

Identify positions on your map

Learn how to use different types of positions on the map to send the robot to.
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Key subjects
Use of positions
Types of positions
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Identify markers on your map
Discover how to use different markers that the robot can dock to.
12m

Identify markers on your map

Discover how to use different markers that the robot can dock to.
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Key subjects
Basic marker types
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Ideal operating environments for MiR robots
Explore MiR robots' ideal operating environments.
10m

Ideal operating environments for MiR robots

Explore MiR robots' ideal operating environments.
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Key subjects
Examples of ideal operating environments
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Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
Learn how the MiR robot uses SLAM technology to simultaneously build maps and localize itself.
12m

Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)

Learn how the MiR robot uses SLAM technology to simultaneously build maps and localize itself.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
SLAM explained
MiR using SLAM
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Record your map
Learn how to create a map by manually driving the robot around a facility and let the robot use its…
20m

Record your map

Learn how to create a map by manually driving the robot around a facility and let the robot use its laser sensors to map the area.
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Key subjects
Preparing the space
Recording the map
Setting up the robot interface
Aligning the map
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Clean your map
Learn how to optimize the raw map created together with your robot.
20m

Clean your map

Learn how to optimize the raw map created together with your robot.
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Key subjects
Cleaning the map
Finished product
Wall widths
Defining robot position
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Create zones
Learn how to create different zones on the robot's map.
5m

Create zones

Learn how to create different zones on the robot's map.
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Key subjects
Creating a zone
The Shape Tool
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Define positions
Learn how to define positions on the robot's map.
5m

Define positions

Learn how to define positions on the robot's map.
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Key subjects
Defining positions
Stacking positions
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Add markers
Learn how to add and configure markers on the robot's map.
7m

Add markers

Learn how to add and configure markers on the robot's map.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
Adding markers
Orienting the robot
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Upload/download a CAD drawing
Get an overview of uploading a CAD (computer-aided design) map or downloading the robot's SLAM map t…
5m

Upload/download a CAD drawing

Get an overview of uploading a CAD (computer-aided design) map or downloading the robot's SLAM map to edit in an external program.
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Key subjects
CAD drawing requirements
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How the robot's footprint affects navigation
Watch how the robot's footprint can affect navigation
5m

How the robot's footprint affects navigation

Watch how the robot's footprint can affect navigation
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Key subjects
Navigating with larger footprints
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Pass narrow corridors
Go over the steps to set up a MiR600 or MiR1350 to pass narrow corridors efficiently.
20m

Pass narrow corridors

Go over the steps to set up a MiR600 or MiR1350 to pass narrow corridors efficiently.
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Key subjects
Check space requirements
Set the optimal entry position
Test the installation
Ensure good localization
Combine the right set of zones
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Optimizing Planner Zones
Learn how to create a planner zone and program the robot’s behavior for that area.
7m

Optimizing Planner Zones

Learn how to create a planner zone and program the robot’s behavior for that area.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
Planner Zone setting: Ignore obstacles
Path Deviation, Path Timeout, and Look ahead
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I/O module and Access zones
Learn about situations where you can use I/O module and Access zones.
7m

I/O module and Access zones

Learn about situations where you can use I/O module and Access zones.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
I/O module zones
Access zones
Internal I/O
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How your robots navigate to a goal position
Dive deeper into the robot's process for navigating to its goal position.
5m

How your robots navigate to a goal position

Dive deeper into the robot's process for navigating to its goal position.
Course language is set to: English Change language
Key subjects
User input
Internal sensors
Localization
External sensors
Obstacle detection
Local planner
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  • Personnel Safety
  • Autonomous Navigation
  • Mission Programming
  • Fleet Management
  • Hardware Reliability
  • Computer Networking
  • Software Integration
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