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Advanced in positioning and environment perception, Pepper’s navigation proves accurate and reliable, allowing it to move to designated indoor locations on its own.


Pepper gains information about its surrounding through multiple sensors. To be specific, it uses LADAR to scan the environment, learning about its position and distance from other objects. Camera is used to capture visual information that helps Pepper identify landmarks and route. Tactile sensors and inertial measurement units send signals when the robot encounters surrounding objects.


With data from the sensors, Pepper creates a dynamic mapping for its surrounding, with which it navigates itself to the destination. For instance, on hearing "Pepper, go to the living room," the robot will analyze the map, find out the optimal path and set for the living room on its own.


Pepper avoids obstacles during navigation. Using LADAR, cameras, among other sensors, Pepper detects the position and shape of obstacles nearby and adopts the optimal avoidance strategy. For instance, when it detects an obstacle ahead, it will automatically adjust its path or stop and wait for the obstacle to be cleared.

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