Let the Light Guide Us: VLC-Based Localization

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Authors

Kejie Qiu · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Fangyi Zhang · Australian Research Council

Ming Liu · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Abstract

We propose to use visible-light beacons for low-cost indoor localization. Modulated light-emitting diode (LED) lights are adapted for localization as well as illumination. The proposed solution consists of two components: light-signal decomposition and Bayesian localization.

Topics & Keywords

Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies Optical Wireless Communication Technologies Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine

Volume 23, Issue 4, pp. 174-183

DOI: 10.1109/mra.2016.2591833

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