Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops

In recent years, LiDAR Odometry (LO) and LiDAR Inertial Odometry (LIO) algorithms for robot localization have considerably improved, with significant advancements demonstrated in various benchmarks. However, their performance in agricultural environments remains underexplored. This study addresses t...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Huaman, Clayder Gonzalez, Sixto Prado
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description In recent years, LiDAR Odometry (LO) and LiDAR Inertial Odometry (LIO) algorithms for robot localization have considerably improved, with significant advancements demonstrated in various benchmarks. However, their performance in agricultural environments remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by evaluating five state-of-the-art LO and LIO algorithms—LeGO-LOAM, DLO, DLIO, FAST-LIO2, and Point-LIO—in a blueberry farm setting. Using an Ouster OS1-32 LiDAR mounted on a four-wheeled mobile robot, the algorithms were evaluated using the translational error metric across four distinct sequences. DLIO showed the highest accuracy across all sequences, with a minimal error of 0.126 m over a 230 m path, while FAST-LIO2 achieved its lowest translational error of 0.606 m on a U-shaped path. LeGO-LOAM, however, struggled due to the environment’s lack of linear and planar features. The results underscore the effectiveness and potential limitations of these algorithms in agricultural environments, offering insights into future improvements and adaptations.
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spelling doaj-art-080a6ae1a34d4d269fc623b2605558b52025-08-20T03:43:27ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912025-01-01831910.3390/engproc2025083009Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry CropsRicardo Huaman0Clayder Gonzalez1Sixto Prado2Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Trujillo 13008, PeruMultidisciplinary Research Laboratory, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Trujillo 13008, PeruMultidisciplinary Research Laboratory, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Trujillo 13008, PeruIn recent years, LiDAR Odometry (LO) and LiDAR Inertial Odometry (LIO) algorithms for robot localization have considerably improved, with significant advancements demonstrated in various benchmarks. However, their performance in agricultural environments remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by evaluating five state-of-the-art LO and LIO algorithms—LeGO-LOAM, DLO, DLIO, FAST-LIO2, and Point-LIO—in a blueberry farm setting. Using an Ouster OS1-32 LiDAR mounted on a four-wheeled mobile robot, the algorithms were evaluated using the translational error metric across four distinct sequences. DLIO showed the highest accuracy across all sequences, with a minimal error of 0.126 m over a 230 m path, while FAST-LIO2 achieved its lowest translational error of 0.606 m on a U-shaped path. LeGO-LOAM, however, struggled due to the environment’s lack of linear and planar features. The results underscore the effectiveness and potential limitations of these algorithms in agricultural environments, offering insights into future improvements and adaptations.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/83/1/9agricultural environmentmobile robotLiDAR odometryLiDAR inertial odometry
spellingShingle Ricardo Huaman
Clayder Gonzalez
Sixto Prado
Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops
Engineering Proceedings
agricultural environment
mobile robot
LiDAR odometry
LiDAR inertial odometry
title Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops
title_full Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops
title_fullStr Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops
title_short Comparative Analysis of LiDAR Inertial Odometry Algorithms in Blueberry Crops
title_sort comparative analysis of lidar inertial odometry algorithms in blueberry crops
topic agricultural environment
mobile robot
LiDAR odometry
LiDAR inertial odometry
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/83/1/9
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