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In Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (ULM), achieving high-resolution images relies on the precise localization of contrast agent particles across a series of beamformed frames. However, our study uncovers an enormous potential: The…
This paper revisits the problem of locating a signal-emitting source from time-difference-of-arrival (TDOA) measurements under non-line-of-sight (NLOS) propagation. Many currently fashionable methods for NLOS mitigation in TDOA-based…
mmWave communication has come up as the unexplored spectrum for 5G services. With new standards for 5G NR positioning, more off-the-shelf platforms and algorithms are needed to perform indoor positioning. An object can be accurately…
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In this work, the problem of localizing ground devices (GDs) is studied comparing the performance of four range-free (RF) localization algorithms that use a mobile anchor (MA). All the investigated algorithms are based on the so-called…
Precise and accurate localization in outdoor and indoor environments is a challenging problem that currently constitutes a significant limitation for several practical applications. Ultra-wideband (UWB) localization technology represents a…
Differential system for ultra wide band (UWB) transmission is a very attractive solution from a practical point of view. In this paper, we present a new direct sequence (DS) UWB system based on the conversion of the received signal from…
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Recent developments in Phased Array direct positioning methods have improved accuracy for passively geo-locating multiple radio frequency-emitting signal sources. However, the number of geo-localisable signal sources is still limited by the…
Passive Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) systems carry critical importance for Internet of Things (IoT) applications due to their energy harvesting capabilities. RFID based position estimation, in particular, is expected to facilitate…
A popular method to estimate the positions or directions-of-arrival (DOAs) of multiple sound sources using an array of microphones is based on steered-response power (SRP) beamforming. For a three-dimensional scenario, SRP-based methods…
Localization plays a critical role in the field of distributed swarm robotics. Previous work has highlighted the potential of relative localization for position tracking in multi-robot systems. Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology provides a…
We propose a novel concurrent ranging technique for distance estimation with ultra-wideband (UWB) radios. Conventional schemes assume that the necessary packet exchanges occur in isolation, to avoid collisions. Concurrent ranging relies on…
Location awareness in wireless networks may enable many applications such as emergency services, autonomous driving and geographic routing. Although there are many available positioning techniques, none of them is adapted to work with…
Accurate localization is essential for a wide range of applications, including asset tracking, smart agriculture, and animal monitoring. While traditional localization methods, such as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Wi-Fi, and…
Most of the developed localization solutions rely on RSSI fingerprinting. However, in the LoRa networks, due to the spreading factor (SF) in the network setting, traditional fingerprinting may lack representativeness of the radio map,…
Localisation can be defined as estimating or finding a position of the node. There are two techniques in localisation, which are range-based and range-free techniques. This paper focusses on the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)…
Design of ultra-wideband antennas for in-door localization applications is a challenging task that involves development of geometry that ensures appropriate balance between the size and performance. In this work, a topologically-flexible…
Accurate localization and tracking are a fundamental requirement for robotic applications. Localization systems like GPS, optical tracking, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) are used for daily life activities, research, and…