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JRM Vol.37 No.3 pp. 762-778
doi: 10.20965/jrm.2025.p0762
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Mobile Robot Navigation Based on Artificial Markers: A Systematic Mapping Study

Moteb Alghamdi*,† ORCID Icon, Ashraf Al-Marakeby** ORCID Icon, and Salah Abdel-Mageid*,** ORCID Icon

*Department of Computer Engineering, Collage of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University
Janadah Bin Umayyah Road, Tayba, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia

†Corresponding author

**Systems and Computers Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University
Permanent Camp Street, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt

Received:
December 3, 2024
Accepted:
February 6, 2025
Published:
June 20, 2025
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Keywords:
mobile robot, indoor navigation, artificial markers, marker detection
Abstract

Mobile robot navigation plays a vital role in robotics, allowing autonomous systems to function effectively across different environments. Artificial markers offer a dependable and efficient solution for localization and mapping, especially in structured environments. This systematic mapping study aims to thoroughly examine the existing body of literature, including research papers that explore mobile robot navigation techniques utilizing artificial markers. Our review systematically analyzes various aspects such as marker types, detection algorithms, and navigation strategies. The study aims to uncover research gaps, highlight emerging trends, and suggest potential future directions. By evaluating the strengths and limitations of current approaches, we strive to address key research questions related to marker-based navigation systems for mobile robots.

Artificial markers symbols used in the investigated 44 papers

Artificial markers symbols used in the investigated 44 papers

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M. Alghamdi, A. Al-Marakeby, and S. Abdel-Mageid, “Mobile Robot Navigation Based on Artificial Markers: A Systematic Mapping Study,” J. Robot. Mechatron., Vol.37 No.3, pp. 762-778, 2025.
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