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To integrate LIDAR data into your end-to-end training pipeline for autonomous driving, you'll need to modify both the data collection and training processes. Here's a high-level overview of the steps you need to take:
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Data Collection: First, you'll need a LIDAR sensor compatible with your autonomous vehicle setup. Install the LIDAR sensor on your vehicle and ensure you can collect point cloud data while driving. You'll also need to synchronize the LIDAR data with the camera images.
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Data Preprocessing: Process the raw LIDAR point cloud data to convert it into a more suitable format for training. One common approach is to convert the point cloud data into 2D range images or bird's-eye view (BEV) maps, which can be easily combined with camera images. Another option is to use voxel grids or other 3D data representations that can capture more spatial information.
-ä Data Augmentation: Augment your dataset with additional variations, such as rotations, translations, or noise, to improve the generalization of your model.
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Modify the Neural Network: Adapt your neural network architecture to handle both camera images and LIDAR data. You can either use a multi-modal architecture that processes the camera and LIDAR data separately before fusing the features, or you can concatenate the preprocessed LIDAR and camera data and use a single input channel.
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Training: Train your neural network using the combined camera and LIDAR dataset. Depending on your architecture, you might need to adjust the loss function or training procedure to account for the additional LIDAR input.
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Evaluation and Testing: Evaluate the performance of your model using a validation dataset and compare the results with the previous camera-only model. Test the updated model on your autonomous vehicle to ensure it performs well in real-world scenarios.
By incorporating LIDAR data into your end-to-end training process, you can potentially improve the performance and robustness of your autonomous driving system. Keep in mind that integrating LIDAR data might require additional computational resources and could increase the complexity of your model, so it's important to balance the benefits with the potential drawbacks.
Assuming you already have a LIDAR sensor and have collected LIDAR data, here's a step-by-step guide on integrating the LIDAR data into your autonomous vehicle's training pipeline:
Synchronization: Synchronize the LIDAR data with the camera images. Ensure that each camera image has a corresponding LIDAR scan with accurate timestamp matching. This is important for training a model that can use both sources of data effectively.
Preprocessing: Preprocess the LIDAR point cloud data to convert it into a more suitable format for your neural network. You have several options for this:
2D Range Image: Project the 3D point cloud onto a 2D plane, similar to a depth map, with the intensity representing the distance. Bird's-eye View (BEV) Map: Project the 3D point cloud onto a 2D top-down view, with each pixel representing the height or occupancy of that location. Voxel Grid: Divide the 3D space into voxels (3D pixels) and represent the occupancy or other features of each voxel. Data Augmentation: Apply data augmentation techniques, such as rotation, translation, or adding noise, to both the camera and LIDAR data to improve model generalization.
Input Preparation: Combine the preprocessed LIDAR data with the camera images to create a single input for your neural network. This can be done by either concatenating the LIDAR and camera data as separate channels or fusing the features in a more complex manner.
Neural Network Modification: Modify your neural network architecture to handle the combined camera and LIDAR input. Some options include:
Multi-modal Architecture: Process the camera and LIDAR data separately using different branches of the network.
I'll provide you with a simple example using Keras (TensorFlow) to demonstrate how to integrate LIDAR data (represented as a 2D range image) with camera images in a multi-modal neural network architecture. You can adapt this example to your specific use case and data formats.
import tensorflow as tf
from tensorflow.keras.layers import Input, Conv2D, MaxPooling2D, Flatten, Dense, Concatenate
from tensorflow.keras.models import Model
# Camera image input shape (height, width, channels)
camera_image_shape = (240, 320, 3)
# LIDAR range image input shape (height, width, channels)
lidar_image_shape = (64, 64, 1)
# Camera image input branch
camera_input = Input(shape=camera_image_shape, name="camera_input")
x = Conv2D(32, (3, 3), activation="relu")(camera_input)
x = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(x)
x = Conv2D(64, (3, 3), activation="relu")(x)
x = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(x)
x = Flatten()(x)
camera_output = Dense(128, activation="relu")(x)
# LIDAR range image input branch
lidar_input = Input(shape=lidar_image_shape, name="lidar_input")
y = Conv2D(16, (3, 3), activation="relu")(lidar_input)
y = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(y)
y = Conv2D(32, (3, 3), activation="relu")(y)
y = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(y)
y = Flatten()(y)
lidar_output = Dense(64, activation="relu")(y)
# Concatenate the outputs of both branches
combined = Concatenate()([camera_output, lidar_output])
# Add additional layers for final predictions
z = Dense(128, activation="relu")(combined)
z = Dense(64, activation="relu")(z)
output = Dense(1, activation="linear", name="output")(z) # Adjust the output layer based on your task
# Create the model
model = Model(inputs=[camera_input, lidar_input], outputs=output)
# Compile the model
model.compile(optimizer="adam", loss="mse") # Adjust the optimizer and loss function based on your task
# Summary of the model architecture
model.summary()
This example creates a multi-modal neural network with two separate branches for processing camera and LIDAR range images. The outputs of these branches are concatenated, and additional layers are used to produce the final output. You'll need to adjust the architecture, input shapes, output layer, optimizer, and loss function based on your specific task and data formats.
Before using this code, preprocess your LIDAR and camera data, and split them into training and validation sets. Then, you can train the model using model.fit() with the preprocessed data.
To accommodate your request, I will extend the existing functions and classes instead of overwriting them. Here is the updated solution:
- In donkeycar/parts/keras.py, add a new function default_categorical_lidar for the multi-modal architecture:
def default_categorical_lidar(img_in, lidar_in, num_outputs):
# Camera branch
x = Conv2D(24, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(img_in)
x = Conv2D(32, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(x)
x = Conv2D(64, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(x)
x = Conv2D(64, (3, 3), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(x)
x = Conv2D(64, (3, 3), strides=(1, 1), activation='relu')(x)
x = Flatten(name='flattened')(x)
x = Dense(100, activation='linear')(x)
x = Dropout(.1)(x)
x = Dense(50, activation='linear')(x)
x = Dropout(.1)(x)
camera_branch = Dense(10, activation='linear')(x)
# LIDAR branch
y = Conv2D(16, (3, 3), activation='relu')(lidar_in)
y = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(y)
y = Conv2D(32, (3, 3), activation='relu')(y)
y = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(y)
y = Flatten()(y)
y = Dense(64, activation='relu')(y)
lidar_branch = Dense(10, activation='relu')(y)
# Combine branches
combined = Concatenate()([camera_branch, lidar_branch])
# Final dense layers
z = Dense(50, activation='relu')(combined)
z = Dropout(.2)(z)
outputs = Dense(num_outputs, activation='softmax', name='model_outputs')(z)
return outputs
- Create a new class KerasCategoricalLidar that extends KerasCategorical:
class KerasCategoricalLidar(KerasCategorical):
def __init__(self, input_shape, lidar_shape, num_outputs, *args, **kwargs):
img_in = Input(shape=input_shape, name='img_in')
lidar_in = Input(shape=lidar_shape, name='lidar_in')
outputs = default_categorical_lidar(img_in, lidar_in, num_outputs)
self.model = Model(inputs=[img_in, lidar_in], outputs=outputs)
self.compile()
def run(self, img_arr, lidar_data):
img_arr = img_arr.reshape((1,) + img_arr.shape)
lidar_data = lidar_data.reshape((1,) + lidar_data.shape)
angle_binned, throttle = self.model.predict([img_arr, lidar_data])
angle_unbinned = linear_unbin(angle_binned)
return angle_unbinned, throttle[0][0]
In manage.py, modify the drive function to use the new KerasCategoricalLidar class:
def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
# ...
model_type = cfg.DEFAULT_MODEL_TYPE
input_shape = (cfg.IMAGE_H, cfg.IMAGE_W, cfg.IMAGE_DEPTH)
lidar_shape = (cfg.LIDAR_H, cfg.LIDAR_W, cfg.LIDAR_DEPTH) # Replace with your LIDAR data shape
num_outputs = len(cfg.MODEL_CATEGORIES)
if model_type == "categorical_lidar":
# Use the new KerasCategoricalLidar class for multi-modal input
kl = KerasCategoricalLidar(input_shape, lidar_shape, num_outputs)
else:
# ... (existing code to handle other model types)
# ...
Make sure to set the cfg.LIDAR_H, cfg.LIDAR_W, and cfg.LIDAR_DEPTH configuration variables to match the shape of your preprocessed LIDAR data.
With these changes, you should be able to use the new KerasCategoricalLidar class with the existing DonkeyCar framework to train and run the model using both camera and LIDAR inputs. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust the code based on your specific LIDAR sensor, preprocessing requirements, and the neural network architecture.
- Here is a general example of converting raw LIDAR data into a 2D image:
In donkeycar/parts/lidar.py, create a new class called LidarProcessor that will handle the conversion of raw LIDAR data into a 2D image:
import numpy as np
class LidarProcessor:
def __init__(self, lidar_h, lidar_w):
self.lidar_h = lidar_h
self.lidar_w = lidar_w
def process(self, raw_lidar_data):
# Convert raw LIDAR data to a 2D image
# This is just an example, and you should replace it with your specific conversion method
lidar_image = np.zeros((self.lidar_h, self.lidar_w), dtype=np.float32)
for point in raw_lidar_data:
x, y, z, intensity = point
row, col = self._project_point(x, y, z)
lidar_image[row, col] = intensity
return lidar_image
def _project_point(self, x, y, z):
# Project 3D point (x, y, z) to 2D image coordinates (row, col)
# This is just an example, and you should replace it with your specific projection method
row = int(self.lidar_h * (y / (x + y + z)))
col = int(self.lidar_w * (x / (x + y + z)))
return max(0, min(self.lidar_h - 1, row)), max(0, min(self.lidar_w - 1, col))
- In manage.py, add an instance of LidarProcessor to the drive function:
def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
# ...
lidar_processor = LidarProcessor(cfg.LIDAR_H, cfg.LIDAR_W)
# ...
- Modify the drive function in manage.py to preprocess the raw LIDAR data using the LidarProcessor instance:
def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
# ...
while True:
# ...
# Get raw LIDAR data from your sensor
raw_lidar_data = get_raw_lidar_data()
# Preprocess raw LIDAR data into a 2D image
lidar_image = lidar_processor.process(raw_lidar_data)
# Run the model with the camera image and preprocessed LIDAR data
angle, throttle = kl.run(img_arr, lidar_image)
# ...
Replace get_raw_lidar_data() with a function that obtains the raw LIDAR data from your specific sensor.
With these changes, the raw LIDAR data will be preprocessed into a 2D image format before being fed into the neural network. Make sure to adjust the code to fit your specific LIDAR sensor, preprocessing requirements, and neural network architecture.
Sure! Here's a git diff patch that includes the modifications to donkeycar/parts/keras.py, donkeycar/parts/lidar.py, and manage.py to add support for LIDAR data:
diff --git a/donkeycar/parts/keras.py b/donkeycar/parts/keras.py
index 03973b6..f41d7f2 100644
--- a/donkeycar/parts/keras.py
+++ b/donkeycar/parts/keras.py
@@ -72,3 +72,27 @@ class KerasCategorical(KerasPilot):
throttle[0][0])
return angle_unbinned, throttle[0][0]
+
+def default_categorical_lidar(img_in, lidar_in, num_outputs):
+ # Camera branch
+ x = Conv2D(24, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(img_in)
+ x = Conv2D(32, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(x)
+ x = Conv2D(64, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(x)
+ x = Conv2D(64, (3, 3), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(x)
+ x = Conv2D(64, (3, 3), strides=(1, 1), activation='relu')(x)
+ x = Flatten(name='flattened')(x)
+ x = Dense(100, activation='linear')(x)
+ x = Dropout(.1)(x)
+ x = Dense(50, activation='linear')(x)
+ x = Dropout(.1)(x)
+ camera_branch = Dense(10, activation='linear')(x)
+
+ # LIDAR branch
+ y = Conv2D(16, (3, 3), activation='relu')(lidar_in)
+ y = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(y)
+ y = Conv2D(32, (3, 3), activation='relu')(y)
+ y = MaxPooling2D((2, 2))(y)
+ y = Flatten()(y)
+ y = Dense(64, activation='relu')(y)
+ lidar_branch = Dense(10, activation='relu')(y)
+
+ # Combine branches
+ combined = Concatenate()([camera_branch, lidar_branch])
+ z = Dense(50, activation='relu')(combined)
+ z = Dropout(.2)(z)
+ outputs = Dense(num_outputs, activation='softmax', name='model_outputs')(z)
+ return outputs
diff --git a/donkeycar/parts/lidar.py b/donkeycar/parts/lidar.py
index e69de29..d0ee0b7 100644
--- a/donkeycar/parts/lidar.py
+++ b/donkeycar/parts/lidar.py
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+import numpy as np
+
+class LidarProcessor:
+ def __init__(self, lidar_h, lidar_w):
+ self.lidar_h = lidar_h
+ self.lidar_w = lidar_w
+
+ def process(self, raw_lidar_data):
+ # Convert raw LIDAR data to a 2D image
+ # This is just an example, and you should replace it with your specific conversion method
+ lidar_image = np.zeros((self.lidar_h, self
diff --git a/manage.py b/manage.py
index 1dbb55e..c6c9e6f 100644
--- a/manage.py
+++ b/manage.py
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
if model_type == "categorical":
kl = KerasCategorical(input_shape, num_outputs)
elif model_type == "categorical_imu":
+ # Add support for IMU data
kl = KerasCategoricalIMU(input_shape, num_outputs)
elif model_type == "categorical_pc":
kl = KerasCategoricalPC(input_shape, num_outputs)
@@ -51,9 +52,22 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
elif model_type == "rnn":
kl = KerasRNN_LSTM(input_shape, num_outputs)
elif model_type == "imu_rnn":
+ # Add support for IMU data
kl = KerasRNN_LSTM_IMU(input_shape, num_outputs)
+ elif model_type == "categorical_lidar":
+ # Add support for LIDAR data
+ lidar_shape = (cfg.LIDAR_H, cfg.LIDAR_W, cfg.LIDAR_DEPTH)
+ kl = KerasCategoricalLidar(input_shape, lidar_shape, num_outputs)
+ else:
+ print("Unknown model type: ", model_type)
+ return
# load keras model
+ # ...
+
+ # Add support for LIDAR data
+ if model_type == "categorical_lidar":
+ lidar_processor = LidarProcessor(cfg.LIDAR_H, cfg.LIDAR_W)
+
# drive train loop
dataset = TubDataset(cfg.DATA_PATH)
gen = batch_generator(dataset, cfg, ['user/angle', 'user/throttle'], 'train')
@@ -75,6 +89,14 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
angle_unbinned, throttle[0][0])
return angle_unbinned, throttle[0][0]
+ # Modify drive loop to preprocess LIDAR data
+ def drive_loop_with_lidar():
+ while True:
+ img_arr, lidar_data = get_image_lidar_data() # Replace with function to get camera and LIDAR data
+ lidar_image = lidar_processor.process(lidar_data) # Preprocess LIDAR data
+ angle, throttle = kl.run(img_arr, lidar_image)
+ user_angle, user_throttle = user_input()
+
# run the driving loop
try:
if use_joystick:
@@ -82,11 +104,10 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
else:
print("You can now go to <your pi ip address>:8887 to drive your car.")
- while True:
- img_arr = None
- if model_type == "categorical_lidar":
- img_arr, lidar_data = get_image_lidar_data() # Replace with function to get camera and LIDAR data
- else:
+ if model_type == "categorical_lidar":
+ # Use the modified drive loop that supports LIDAR data
+ drive_loop = drive_loop_with_lidar
+ else:
drive_loop = drive_loop_basic
drive_loop()
diff --git a/manage.py b/manage.py
index c6c9e6f..777b399 100644
diff --git a/manage.py b/manage.py
index 777b399..af51a92 100644
--- a/manage.py
+++ b/manage.py
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ from donkeycar.parts.controller import LocalWebController
from donkeycar.parts.actuator import PCA9685, PWMSteering, PWMThrottle
from donkeycar.parts.camera import PiCamera
from donkeycar.parts.keras import KerasCategorical, KerasLinear, KerasIMU
+from donkeycar.parts.keras import KerasCategoricalLidar
from donkeycar.parts.lidar import RPLidar
from donkeycar.parts.transform import Lambda, LIDAR_EMBEDDING_SIZE
from donkeycar.parts.datastore import TubHandler, TubWriter
@@ -52,6 +53,8 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
kl = KerasCategorical(input_shape, num_outputs)
elif model_type == "categorical_imu":
kl = KerasCategoricalIMU(input_shape, num_outputs)
+ elif model_type == "categorical_lidar":
+ kl = KerasCategoricalLidar(input_shape, lidar_shape, num_outputs)
elif model_type == "linear":
kl = KerasLinear(input_shape, num_outputs)
elif model_type == "imu":
@@ -68,7 +71,7 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
# Add support for LIDAR data
if model_type == "categorical_lidar":
lidar_processor = LidarProcessor(cfg.LIDAR_H, cfg.LIDAR_W)
- elif model_type == "rnn" or model_type == "imu_rnn":
+ elif model_type == "rnn" or model_type == "imu_rnn" or model_type == "categorical_lidar":
embedding = Lambda(lambda x: x / 255.0)(lidar_input)
embedding = Conv2D(24, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(embedding)
embedding = Conv2D(32, (5, 5), strides=(2, 2), activation='relu')(embedding)
@@ -76,11 +79,7 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
embedding = Flatten()(embedding)
lidar_branch = Dense(LIDAR_EMBEDDING_SIZE, activation='linear')(embedding)
- # load keras model
- model = keras.models.load_model(model_path)
-
- # Add support for LIDAR data
- if model_type == "categorical_lidar":
+ if model_path:
model = keras.models.load_model(model_path)
# override the output layer with the new size
model.pop()
@@ -97,6 +96,8 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
throttle_controller = PCA9685(cfg.PWM_THROTTLE_PIN)
throttle = PWMThrottle(controller=throttle_controller,
max_pulse=cfg.PWM_THROTTLE_MAX,
- zero_pulse=cfg.PWM_THROTTLE_ZERO, min_pulse=cfg.PWM_THROTTLE_MIN)
+ zero_pulse=cfg.PWM_THROTTLE_ZERO,
+ min_pulse=cfg.PWM_THROTTLE_MIN)
+ # ...
# start the pilot
if use_joystick:
@@ -123,7 +124,9 @@ def drive(cfg, model_path=None, use_joystick=False):
lidar_image = lidar_processor.process(lidar