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SLAM

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Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) builds a map of an environment while estimating the sensor’s pose within it.

Definition

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) builds a map of an environment while estimating the sensor’s pose within it.

Plain English explanation

A robot figures out both “where am I?” and “what does this place look like?” at the same time.

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