Hi everyone,<div><br></div><div>I have a few questions about VSLAM. I am new to robotics and most of its terminologies so I would appreciate any references that may explain the background needed to understand your answer :)</div>
<div><br></div><div>- Can I use ROS VLSAM stack using only one camera (a webcam on my netbook to be more specific). </div><div>- If so how do I configure VSLAM to get this to work? </div><div>- If not, can I add another external webcam and use them as a stereo video system or do I have to purchase some commercial stereo camera? If I have to purchase a commercial system, is there any  good one for &lt; $400 range?</div>
<div><br></div><div>Has anyone tried to get VSLAM to work with iRobot Create? I spent the last few weeks creating a reduced version of the PrairieDog stack that work without the laser range finder and the stargazer, and mapped my office using the robot&#39;s bumper sensor, only to realize that I cannot rely solely on the robot&#39;s encoders for accurate localization. </div>
<div><br></div><div>Thanks a lot,</div><div><br></div><div>-M.A<br>
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