How to Build an Autonomous Robot Using LiDAR

OMNi is a friendly Dalek.

OMNi is a DIY open-source robotic platform built on the ROS2 framework. OMNi ultilizies a LiDAR scanner, interial measurement unit, and motor encoders to autonomously navigate indoor environments using a SLAM algorithm (Simulatenous Localization And Mapping).

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Chapters:
0:00 The Friendly Dalek
0:38 Project Overview
1:48 Robot Joyride
2:47 SLAM!
3:23 Autonomous Navigation
4:08 Robot Teardown
6:19 Sponsor
6:49 More Destruction
7:26 Knolling

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[PhG]

Waw, this is truely an amazing video, one of the best I've seen on YouTube... and believe me, I've seen many !

[Al-kzcf]

That's amazing! You should try adding 4 cameras to get 360 footage like what Mark Rober did in his glitterbomb videos.

[surfacta]

3:58 theres actually a minimum distance of data points setting in the hector slam launch file, so its a pretty simple fix

[constellations]

Amazing project! How did you get started in robotics and building? Any books or courses you recommend?

[pranavpatil]

Hi sir,
I wnat ti implement a CAN communication protocols to control robots .
I am not getting any guidance please help me I am also struggling to find the Motor driver for DC motor which is compatible with CAN.
Also how should I start to work with CAN??
PLEASE REPLY.

[mdandry]

Thanks for the video log. 🙌🏻

I am building an omniwheel robot as well and what you’re doing is very helpful, thank you. I am amateur in this field and this is my 2nd wheeled robot. Would you ever be available to chat with about the projects?

[adamsoileau]

That’s super sick! Have you considered incorporating computer vision?

[arjungk]

Hey! Can I know how to set the minimum scanning distance of the lidar? It would be great if someone replies. Thank you in advance.

[sarthakjamkar]

which model of lidar sensor did you use

[taylan_arslan]

Dude, ı am trying to do something similar for a competition but on a tighter budget... Good luck