SELF-LOCATION ESTIMATION APPARATUS AND SELF-LOCATION ESTIMATION METHOD

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15691619

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A self-location estimation apparatus and a self-location estimation method which can more accurately estimate a self-location are provided. A self-location estimation apparatus according to an embodiment is installable at a cart which is movable on the basis of an environment map. The self-location estimation apparatus according to the embodiment includes a distance sensor device configured to measure a distance thereof from an object, an angle sensor device configured to measure a measurement range of the distance sensor device, which fluctuates due to rocking along with movement of the cart, and an estimation device configured to estimate a self-location on the basis of a position of a mark installed at the environment and which is identified using the environment map, the distance, intensity of reflected light, and the measurement range.

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KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA1-1 SHIBAURA 1-CHOME MINATO-KU TOKYO 105-0023

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SONOURA, Takafumi Yokohama Kanagawa, JP 45 564
YAMAMOTO, Daisuke Kawasaki Kanagawa, JP 196 1216

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