An autopilot system based on ROS distributed architecture and deep learning

Abstract

An autopilot system includes several modules, and the software architecture has a variety of programs. As we all know, it is necessary that there exists one brand with a compatible sensor system till now, owing to complexity and variety of sensors before. In this paper, we apply (Robot Operating System) ROS-based distributed architecture. Deep learning methods also adopted by perception modules. Experimental results demonstrate that the system can reduce the dependence on the hardware effectively, and the sensor involved is convenient to achieve well the expected functionalities. The system adapts well to some specific driving scenes, relatively fixed and simple driving environment, such as the inner factories, bus lines, parks, highways, etc. This paper presents the case study of autopilot system based on ROS and deep learning, especially convolution neural network (CNN), from the perspective of system implementation. And we also introduce the algorithm and realization process including the core module of perception, decision, control and system management emphatically.