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Feature-based geo-localization relies on associating features extracted from aerial imagery with those detected by the vehicle's sensors. This requires that the type of landmarks must be observable from both sources. This lack of variety of…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-05-17 Miguel Ángel Muñoz-Bañón , Alejandro Olivas , Edison Velasco-Sánchez , Francisco A. Candelas , Fernando Torres

Accurate and reliable tracking of multiple moving objects in 3D space is an essential component of urban scene understanding. This is a challenging task because it requires the assignment of detections in the current frame to the predicted…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2020-08-13 Johannes Pöschmann , Tim Pfeifer , Peter Protzel

Reliable, drift-free global localization presents significant challenges yet remains crucial for autonomous navigation in large-scale dynamic environments. In this paper, we introduce a tightly-coupled Semantic-LiDAR-Inertial-Wheel Odometry…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-09-19 Haoxuan Jiang , Peicong Qian , Yusen Xie , Linwei Zheng , Xiaocong Li , Ming Liu , Jun Ma

Accurate localization is crucial for effectively operating mobile robots in indoor environments. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to mobile robot localization by integrating an ultrasound-based indoor positioning system (IPS)…

We present a system for the boresighting of sensors using inertial measurement devices as the basis for developing a range of dynamic real-time sensor fusion applications. The proof of concept utilizes a COTS FPGA platform for sensor fusion…

Hardware Architecture · Computer Science 2011-11-09 Steve Chappell , Alistair Macarthur , Dan Preston , Dave Olmstead , Bob Flint , Chris Sullivan

3D object detection serves as the core basis of the perception tasks in autonomous driving. Recent years have seen the rapid progress of multi-modal fusion strategies for more robust and accurate 3D object detection. However, current…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2023-10-12 Bingqi Shen , Shuwei Dai , Yuyin Chen , Rong Xiong , Yue Wang , Yanmei Jiao

Considerable advancements have been achieved in SLAM methods tailored for structured environments, yet their robustness under challenging corner cases remains a critical limitation. Although multi-sensor fusion approaches integrating…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-07-14 Deteng Zhang , Junjie Zhang , Yan Sun , Tao Li , Hao Yin , Hongzhao Xie , Jie Yin

Accurate rotational odometry is crucial for autonomous robotic systems, particularly for small, power-constrained platforms such as drones and mobile robots. This study introduces thermal-gyro fusion, a novel sensor fusion approach that…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-06-17 Farida Mohsen , Ali Safa

High-precision navigation and positioning systems are critical for applications in autonomous vehicles and mobile mapping, where robust and continuous localization is essential. To test and enhance the performance of algorithms, some…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-08-01 Feng Zhu , Zihang Zhang , Kangcheng Teng , Abduhelil Yakup , Xiaohong Zhang

Accurate localization is essential for the safe and effective navigation of autonomous vehicles, and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a cornerstone technology in this context. However, The performance of the SLAM system can…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-03-03 Hui Lai , Qi Chen , Junping Zhang , Jian Pu

Mapping and localization is a critical module of autonomous driving, and significant achievements have been reached in this field. Beyond Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), research in point cloud registration, visual feature…

Multimodal sensor fusion methods for 3D object detection have been revolutionizing the autonomous driving research field. Nevertheless, most of these methods heavily rely on dense LiDAR data and accurately calibrated sensors which is often…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-06-14 Maciej K. Wozniak , Viktor Karefjards , Marko Thiel , Patric Jensfelt

Phased-array Bluetooth systems have emerged as a low-cost alternative for performing aided inertial navigation in GNSS-denied use cases such as warehouse logistics, drone landings, and autonomous docking. Basing a navigation system off of…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-15 Glen Hjelmerud Mørkbak Sørensen , Torleiv H. Bryne , Kristoffer Gryte , Tor Arne Johansen

Cameras and 2D laser scanners, in combination, are able to provide low-cost, light-weight and accurate solutions, which make their fusion well-suited for many robot navigation tasks. However, correct data fusion depends on precise…

Robotics · Computer Science 2019-08-02 Michelle Valente , Cyril Joly , Arnaud de La Fortelle

The deep integration of communication with intelligence and sensing, as a defining vision of 6G, renders environment-aware channel prediction a key enabling technology. As a representative 6G application, vehicular communications require…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-04-06 Xuejian Zhang , Ruisi He , Minseok Kim , Inocent Calist , Mi Yang , Ziyi Qi

Lidars and cameras are critical sensors that provide complementary information for 3D detection in autonomous driving. While most prevalent methods progressively downscale the 3D point clouds and camera images and then fuse the high-level…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2023-09-22 Zixuan Yin , Han Sun , Ningzhong Liu , Huiyu Zhou , Jiaquan Shen

Automotive traffic scenes are complex due to the variety of possible scenarios, objects, and weather conditions that need to be handled. In contrast to more constrained environments, such as automated underground trains, automotive…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2021-06-29 Felix Nobis , Ehsan Shafiei , Phillip Karle , Johannes Betz , Markus Lienkamp

Reliable curb detection is critical for safe autonomous driving in urban contexts. Curb detection and tracking are also useful in vehicle localization and path planning. Past work utilized a 3D LiDAR sensor to determine accurate distance…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2020-10-14 Iljoo Baek , Tzu-Chieh Tai , Manoj Bhat , Karun Ellango , Tarang Shah , Kamal Fuseini , Ragunathan , Rajkumar

Nowadays, more and more sensors are equipped on robots to increase robustness and autonomous ability. We have seen various sensor suites equipped on different platforms, such as stereo cameras on ground vehicles, a monocular camera with an…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2019-01-14 Tong Qin , Jie Pan , Shaozu Cao , Shaojie Shen

Delivery robots aim to achieve high precision to facilitate complete autonomy. A precise three-dimensional point cloud map of sidewalk surroundings is required to estimate self-location. With or without the loop closing method, the…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-09-22 Sabir Hossain , Xianke Lin