Various embodiments include processing devices and methods for navigation of a robotic vehicle. Various embodiments may include a rearward-facing image sensor mounted such that its plane angle aligns with a navigation plane of the robotic vehicle. In various embodiments, the image sensor of the robotic vehicle may capture images and a processor of the robotic vehicle may execute simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) tracking using the captured images. Embodiments may include a processor of the robotic vehicle determining whether the robotic vehicle is approaching a barrier. If the robotic vehicle is approaching a barrier, the processor may determine whether a rotation angle of the image sensor of the robotic vehicle exceeds a rotation threshold. If the rotation angle exceeds the rotation threshold then the processor may determine whether SLAM tracking is stable; and reinitialize a pose of the robotic vehicle in response to determining that SLAM tracking is not stable.
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