Free navigation in indoor environments is one of the main enabling technologies for many service robot applications. In recent years, SIEMENS has developed SINAS®, a navigation system which is currently mainly targeted towards cleaning robot applications. Its suitability for tough everyday operation has been successfully demonstrated since August 1996 on several occasions. First product systems were delivered in summer 1999.
Print ISSN: 1611-2776
Volume: 42, 01/2000
Pages: 11