Metric Map

A Metric Map is a representation of an environment that uses measurable data—such as distances, angles, and feature locations—to accurately depict spaces. It’s commonly used in robotics and navigation to enable machines to understand and move through their surroundings precisely. Unlike visual maps that focus on appearances, metric maps provide spatial measurements that allow for calculating exact routes, avoiding obstacles, and understanding the environment's dimensions. This detailed, quantitative approach facilitates reliable localization and path planning, essential for autonomous systems operating in complex or dynamic environments.