my understanding is as follows:
gmapping, cartographer, and hector can all be used for mapping. it is possible to use map_saver to store the map on hard disk. however, none of the aforementioned can be used to localize on a previously stored map. that is, when using carto, gmapping, or hector, we always start with a blank map, generate it during runtime, and localize during the same runtime.
amcl, however, can (only?) be used to localize on a given map, the map file needs to be provided during launch.
@mmaao @Veix123 your thoughts on all this? any comments? can you spot any errors in my judgement?
my understanding is as follows: gmapping, cartographer, and hector can all be used for mapping. it is possible to use map_saver to store the map on hard disk. however, none of the aforementioned can be used to localize on a previously stored map. that is, when using carto, gmapping, or hector, we always start with a blank map, generate it during runtime, and localize during the same runtime.
amcl, however, can (only?) be used to localize on a given map, the map file needs to be provided during launch.
@mmaao @Veix123 your thoughts on all this? any comments? can you spot any errors in my judgement?