MAP
Site Mapping
Create and validate the robot-operable representation of the site.
NAVIGATION & MAPPING
Indoor Autonomy Starts With a Commissioned Environment
Reliable navigation combines a validated map, localization, route constraints, obstacle handling, recovery behavior and controlled changes to the environment.
DEFINEScope and interfaces
TESTCommission the real workflow
OPERATEAssign ownership and fallback
NAVIGATION & MAPPING
Project-specific capability
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Indoor Autonomy Starts With a Commissioned Environment
Reliable navigation combines a validated map, localization, route constraints, obstacle handling, recovery behavior and controlled changes to the environment.
DESIGN AREAS
What the project must define
These areas become explicit design and acceptance items rather than assumptions.
POSITION
Localization
Maintain robot position relative to the commissioned map.
ROUTES
Route Planning
Define permitted paths, destinations and route constraints.
RECOVERY
Obstacle Handling
Specify behavior around people, movable objects and temporary blockages.
COMMISSIONED MAP
A map is an operational asset, not a screenshot
Routes, restricted zones, destinations, charging and recovery rules should be documented and change-controlled.
- Permitted routes
- Restricted zones
- Hand-off points
- Charging locations
SENSOR REALITY
Use the selected platform specification
LiDAR, cameras, depth sensors and other perception hardware vary by robot. The project should state the actual platform rather than assume a universal stack.
- Named platform
- Verified sensor set
- Site lighting/surface review
- Acceptance testing
IMPLEMENTATION
A disciplined technical path
01
Survey
Inspect routes, surfaces, traffic and obstacles.
02
Map
Create and validate the operating map.
03
Configure
Set destinations, zones and recovery rules.
04
Test
Run normal and blocked-route scenarios in the real site.
PROJECT CONTEXT
Where this technology matters
Site Mapping
Create and validate the robot-operable representation of the site.
Localization
Maintain robot position relative to the commissioned map.
Route Planning
Define permitted paths, destinations and route constraints.
Obstacle Handling
Specify behavior around people, movable objects and temporary blockages.
PROJECT CHECKLIST
Evidence required before capability is promised
The final technical specification is tied to the selected platform, site and interface owners.
MapCommissioned site-specific map
LocalizationSelected platform capability
Obstacle behaviorVerified during site testing
RoutesApproved zones and destinations
Environmental changeChange-control procedure required
AcceptanceReal-route test cases
FAQ
Questions before you plan a deployment
What mapping technology is used?
The exact mapping and sensor stack depends on the selected robot platform and should be stated in the project specification.
Can the robot avoid people?
Obstacle handling is verified against the selected platform and real site conditions during commissioning.
What happens when furniture moves?
Temporary obstacles should be handled according to the platform’s verified behavior; significant layout changes may require route or map updates.
Can the robot work everywhere indoors?
Suitability depends on surfaces, gradients, clearances, traffic, lighting, connectivity and the selected platform.
DISCUSS A PROJECT
Plan Navigation & Mapping around your real environment.
Share the operating environment, current systems, users, constraints and the workflow you want to improve. RIFE can structure the appropriate technical review and deployment path.