Odometer¶

Use of data from motion sensors to estimate change in position over time. It is used in robotics by some legged/wheeled robots to estimate their position wrt starting location.

Types

• Wheel odometry
• Laser/Ultrasonic odometry
• GPS
• INS (Interval navigation system)
• Visual Odometry (VO)

Encoders are fundamental robotics motion control as they provide accurate and precise feedback about angle, position, and speed.

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