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Radio-based localization systems conventionally require stationary reference points (e.g. anchors) with precisely surveyed positions, making deployment time-consuming and costly. This paper presents an empirical evaluation of collaborative…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-21 Paul Schwarzbach , Andrea Jung

Ultra-wideband (UWB) is the state-of-the-art and most popular technology for wireless localization. Nevertheless, precise ranging and localization in non-line-of-sight (NLoS) conditions is still an open research topic. Indeed, multipath…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2021-05-06 Simone Angarano , Vittorio Mazzia , Francesco Salvetti , Giovanni Fantin , Marcello Chiaberge

While UWB-based methods can achieve high localization accuracy in small-scale areas, their accuracy and reliability are significantly challenged in large-scale environments. In this paper, we propose a learning-based framework named ULOC…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-09-18 Thien-Minh Nguyen , Yizhuo Yang , Tien-Dat Nguyen , Shenghai Yuan , Lihua Xie

Advanced real-time location systems (RTLS) allow for collecting spatio-temporal data from human movement behaviours. Tracking individuals in small areas such as schoolyards or nursing homes might impose difficulties for RTLS in terms of…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2023-03-14 Rodi Laanen , Maedeh Nasri , Richard van Dijk , Mitra Baratchi , Alexander Koutamanis , Carolien Rieffe

The integration of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in 6G wireless networks offers unprecedented control over communication environments. However, identifying optimal configurations within practical constraints remains a…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-05-15 Kevin Weinberger , Simon Tewes , Aydin Sezgin

Human motion detection is getting considerable attention in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven healthcare systems. Human motion can be used to provide remote healthcare solutions for vulnerable people by identifying particular…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-08-07 William Taylor , Syed Aziz Shah , Kia Dashtipour , Adnan Zahid , Qammer H. Abbasi , Muhammad Ali Imran

People counting is one of the hottest issues in sensing applications. The impulse radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) radar has been extensively applied to count people, providing a device-free solution without illumination and privacy concerns.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-02-20 Xiuzhu Yang , Wenfeng Yin , Lei Li , Lin Zhang

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…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-09-08 Simone Angarano , Francesco Salvetti , Vittorio Mazzia , Giovanni Fantin , Dario Gandini , Marcello Chiaberge

In this paper we focus on the problem of human activity recognition without identification of the individuals in a scene. We consider using Wi-Fi signals to detect certain human mobility behaviors such as stationary, walking, or running.…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2018-08-06 Fang-Jing Wu , Gürkan Solmaz

The combination of ultrawideband (UWB) radios and inertial measurement units (IMU) can provide accurate positioning. To ensure reliable communication, the radios are generally mounted at the extremities of a mobile system whereas the IMUs…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-08-02 Abhishek Goudar

Two challenges for rescue robots are to detect human beings and to have an accurate positioning system. In indoor positioning, GPS receivers cannot be used due to the reflections or attenuation caused by obstacles. To detect human beings,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2013-12-17 David Espès , Ana Maria Pistea , Charles Canaff , Ioana Iordache , Philippe Le Parc , Emanuel Radoi

Ultra-wideband (UWB) is a promising technology for indoor position estimation for various localization applications of object swarms, such as in 3D analysis of human movement with multiple on-body sensors or a swarm of drones in an indoor…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-09-30 Vinish Yogesh , Bert-Jan van Beijnum , Jaap H. Buurke , Chris T. M. Baten

This paper investigates an infra-structure free global localization of a group of communicating mobile agents (e.g., first responders or exploring robots) via an ultra-wideband (UWB) inter-agent ranging aided dead-reckoning. We propose a…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-01-01 Jianan Zhu , Solmaz S. Kia

Localization of robots is vital for navigation and path planning, such as in cases where a map of the environment is needed. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for indoor location systems has been gaining popularity over the years with the introduction…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-06-23 Muhammad Shalihan , Ran Liu , Chau Yuen

Localization of objects is vital for robot-object interaction. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) application in robotics is an emerging and widely used object localization technique due to its accurate distance measurement, long-range,…

Accurate device free localization (DFL) based on received signal strength (RSS) measurements requires placement of radio transceivers on all sides of the target area. Accuracy degrades dramatically if sensors do not surround the area.…

Other Computer Science · Computer Science 2013-03-07 Merrick McCracken , Maurizio Bocca , Neal Patwari

Relative positioning between multiple mobile users is essential for many applications, such as search and rescue in disaster areas or human social interaction. Inertial-measurement unit (IMU) is promising to determine the change of position…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2017-04-06 Ran Liu , Chau Yuen , Tri-Nhut Do , Dewei Jiao , Xiang Liu , U-Xuan Tan

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…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-07-07 Yanjun Cao , Chenhao Yang , Rui Li , Alois Knoll , Giovanni Beltrame

Multi-user augmented reality (AR) could someday empower first responders with the ability to see team members around corners and through walls. For this vision of people tracking in dynamic environments to be practical, we need a relative…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-11-02 John Miller , Elahe Soltanaghai , Raewyn Duvall , Jeff Chen , Vikram Bhat , Nuno Pereira , Anthony Rowe

Inter-agent relative localization is critical for many multi-robot systems operating in the absence of external positioning infrastructure or prior environmental knowledge. We propose a novel inter-agent relative 3D pose estimation system…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-08-13 Andrew Fishberg , Brian Quiter , Jonathan P. How