A simple indoor self-localization system using infrared LEDs

Shunsuke Hijikata*, Kenji Terabayashi, Kazunori Umeda

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Abstract

In this paper, a simple and robust method for indoor self-localization is proposed. Infrared LEDs are used as landmarks. They are set at known positions and observed by a CCD camera on a mobile robot. As a consequence, self-localization is carried out. The acquisition of the position and orientation of the robot with two or more LEDs is formulated. The nonlinear least squares method is applied. Experiments with a constructed experimental system evaluate the proposed method. Error analysis is performed by simulations. The proposed method realizes a very simple indoor GPS using only several infrared LEDs and a CCD camera.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationINSS2009 - 6th International Conference on Networked Sensing Systems
Pages45-51
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event6th International Conference on Networked Sensing Systems, INSS2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Duration: 2009/06/172009/06/19

Publication series

NameINSS2009 - 6th International Conference on Networked Sensing Systems

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Networked Sensing Systems, INSS2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh, PA
Period2009/06/172009/06/19

Keywords

  • Error analysis
  • GPS
  • Image processing
  • Indoor self-localization
  • Infrared LED

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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