TeamB_Fall25_Add LIVOX Mid-360 LiDAR sensing entry

[jaswu51]

MRSD Project Course Wiki Entry

This pull request adds a comprehensive wiki entry for the LIVOX Mid-360 LiDAR sensor under the Sensing category.

Summary

This entry provides a detailed guide for integrating the LIVOX Mid-360 solid-state LiDAR sensor into robotic systems, covering:

• Hardware Setup: Physical connections, power requirements, and mounting considerations
• Network Configuration: Static IP setup for Ubuntu 22.04 with Netplan
• Driver Installation: Livox SDK2 and ROS 2 driver (livox_ros_driver2) setup
• ROS 2 Integration: Topic configuration, data verification, and TF transforms
• Advanced Topics:
  • Fast-LIO2 SLAM integration for real-time odometry and mapping
  • Ego-Planner path planning integration for trajectory generation
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
• Platform-Specific Notes: NVIDIA Jetson (ARM64) and x86_64 considerations
• Application Scenarios: Real-world use cases including mobile robots, 3D mapping, and infrastructure inspection

Content Details

• Location: /wiki/sensing/livox-mid-360-lidar.md
• Navigation: Added to _data/navigation.yml under Sensing category
• Word Count: Exceeds 5000 non-space characters (verified)
• Format: Comprehensive tables, code blocks, and structured sections for easy navigation

Technical Coverage

The entry includes:

• Complete hardware specifications and technical details
• Step-by-step installation instructions for Ubuntu 22.04 + ROS 2 Humble
• Network configuration examples (temporary and permanent Netplan setup)
• ROS 2 topic documentation and verification commands
• Fast-LIO2 SLAM configuration and usage
• Ego-Planner integration workflow
• Troubleshooting guide with diagnostic tables
• Platform-specific build instructions

Compliance

• ✅ Follows the template structure from _templates/template.md
• ✅ Added navigation link in _data/navigation.yml under wiki → Sensing
• ✅ Exceeds minimum 5000 non-space character requirement
• ✅ Includes proper Jekyll front matter
• ✅ Uses relative paths for images in /wiki/sensing/assets/
• ✅ Follows Markdown formatting guidelines

Testing

The content has been verified for:

• Correct file naming convention (lowercase with hyphens)
• Proper image path references
• Valid YAML syntax in navigation file
• Markdown formatting and table structures

This entry serves as a comprehensive resource for teams seeking to adopt the LIVOX Mid-360 LiDAR in their robotics projects, providing both theoretical understanding and practical implementation guidance.