Control algorithms for a mobile robot tracking a human in front

Abstract

This paper presents tracking algorithms of a mobile robot that tracks a human in front. The mobile robot, which is a differential-driven wheel type, is equipped with a laser range finder to perform human tracking in front. Initially, we recommend the torso part for the robust tracking of the human body in outdoor environment by a laser range finder. To track a human in front, we define a virtual target determined by the velocity of the target human. For a more efficient movement of the mobile robot, a desired heading direction of the robot considering motion vectors of the robot and the human is proposed.