Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles

Generating high-accuracy 3D maps using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology remains a critical challenge in autonomous vehicle (AV) development. While 3D mapping is foundational for reliable AV navigation, its accuracy is often compromised by poor LiDAR sensor calibration and external fact...

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Main Authors: Law, Jia Seng, Muhammad Aizzat, Zakaria, Younus, Maryam, Yong, Ericsson, Ismayuzri, Ishak, Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie, Muhammad Izhar, Ishak
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2025
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Online Access:https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45394/
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author Law, Jia Seng
Muhammad Aizzat, Zakaria
Younus, Maryam
Yong, Ericsson
Ismayuzri, Ishak
Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie
Muhammad Izhar, Ishak
author_facet Law, Jia Seng
Muhammad Aizzat, Zakaria
Younus, Maryam
Yong, Ericsson
Ismayuzri, Ishak
Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie
Muhammad Izhar, Ishak
author_sort Law, Jia Seng
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description Generating high-accuracy 3D maps using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology remains a critical challenge in autonomous vehicle (AV) development. While 3D mapping is foundational for reliable AV navigation, its accuracy is often compromised by poor LiDAR sensor calibration and external factors such as motion distortion. This study investigates the physical calibration of a LiDAR sensor mounted on a moving vehicle and its effect on 3D map generation using the HDL Graph SLAM algorithm. HDL Graph SLAM was selected as the offline post-processing method due to its self-correcting functions for estimating and auto-correcting positional errors from LiDAR data. Tests were conducted by varying the sensor tilt angle at -5°, 0°, +5°, and +10° and driving speeds at 20 km/h, 30 km/h, and 40 km/h. Results showed that a 0° angle at 30 km/h produced the most accurate 3D map, achieving a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.0812 for straight paths and 0.1345 for curved paths. These findings demonstrate the significance of physical mounting parameters and speed on mapping performance. The study provides practical recommendations for LiDAR installation to enhance 3D mapping reliability under real-world road condition.
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spelling ump-453942025-08-14T08:28:24Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45394/ Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles Law, Jia Seng Muhammad Aizzat, Zakaria Younus, Maryam Yong, Ericsson Ismayuzri, Ishak Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie Muhammad Izhar, Ishak TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics Generating high-accuracy 3D maps using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology remains a critical challenge in autonomous vehicle (AV) development. While 3D mapping is foundational for reliable AV navigation, its accuracy is often compromised by poor LiDAR sensor calibration and external factors such as motion distortion. This study investigates the physical calibration of a LiDAR sensor mounted on a moving vehicle and its effect on 3D map generation using the HDL Graph SLAM algorithm. HDL Graph SLAM was selected as the offline post-processing method due to its self-correcting functions for estimating and auto-correcting positional errors from LiDAR data. Tests were conducted by varying the sensor tilt angle at -5°, 0°, +5°, and +10° and driving speeds at 20 km/h, 30 km/h, and 40 km/h. Results showed that a 0° angle at 30 km/h produced the most accurate 3D map, achieving a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.0812 for straight paths and 0.1345 for curved paths. These findings demonstrate the significance of physical mounting parameters and speed on mapping performance. The study provides practical recommendations for LiDAR installation to enhance 3D mapping reliability under real-world road condition. Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2025-06-27 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_4 https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45394/1/Effect%20of%20LiDAR%20mounting%20parameters%20and%20speed%20on%20HDL%20graph%20SLAM-Based%203D.pdf Law, Jia Seng and Muhammad Aizzat, Zakaria and Younus, Maryam and Yong, Ericsson and Ismayuzri, Ishak and Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie and Muhammad Izhar, Ishak (2025) Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles. International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (IJAME), 22 (2). pp. 12430-12442. ISSN 2180-1606. (Published) https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.22.2.2025.14.0951 https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.22.2.2025.14.0951 https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.22.2.2025.14.0951
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Law, Jia Seng
Muhammad Aizzat, Zakaria
Younus, Maryam
Yong, Ericsson
Ismayuzri, Ishak
Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie
Muhammad Izhar, Ishak
Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
title Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
title_full Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
title_fullStr Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
title_full_unstemmed Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
title_short Effect of LiDAR mounting parameters and speed on HDL graph SLAM-Based 3D mapping for autonomous vehicles
title_sort effect of lidar mounting parameters and speed on hdl graph slam-based 3d mapping for autonomous vehicles
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
url https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45394/
https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45394/
https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45394/