Wireless Localization Network for Ubiquitous Robotic Space: Approaches and Experimental Test

Abstract

This paper outlines research motivations of ubiquitous robotic space (URS) and provides concepts of wireless localization networks, which are used for the navigation of indoor network robots and pedestrian. As components of URS localization system, this paper introduces a calibration algorithm, coarse and fine localization systems, and three key hardware equipments developed: StarLITE, Navi-guider, and UMVC. The StarLITE is a IR-LED sensor, Navi-guider is a tethering system used for robot guidance, and UMVC is a multi-view camera. Based on an experimental test, it will be shown that a UWB-based localization system can be reliably used for the navigation of mobile robots and pedestrian in the ubiquitous robotic space (URS).