A Survey of FPGA Robotics Applications in the Period 2010 – 2019

Abstract

FPGAs constitute a flexible and increasingly popular controlling solution for robotic applications. Their core advantages regarding high computational performance and software-like flexibility make them suitable controller platforms for robots. These robotic applications include localization / navigation, image processing, industrial or even more complex procedures such as operating on medical or human assistant tasks. This paper provides an overview of the publications regarding different robotic FPGA application fields as well as the most commonly-used robot types used for those applications for the 10-year period of 2010-2019. A short description of each paper reviewed is also included, providing a total view of FPGA technology trends in robotic applications over the last decade.