Advanced Localization Solutions in IoT Smart Industry: Innovation, Challenges, and Applications

A special issue of Computers (ISSN 2073-431X). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 449

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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has led to a paradigm shift in the way interconnected devices communicate, share data, and perform tasks autonomously. One of the key areas that has benefited significantly from the IoT revolution is localization and tracking. By leveraging the power of IoT, businesses and industries now have the capability to pinpoint the exact location of objects in real-time, enabling a wide range of applications such as asset tracking, indoor navigation, and smart logistics.

In logistics, the proficiency in pinpointing items and manoeuvring through intricate settings is of prime importance. IoT solutions and sophisticated sensor integration are instrumental in refining the pinpointing of goods within storage facilities. This leads to more streamlined robot motion planning and inventory oversight, guaranteeing precise movement and tracking of products throughout the supply chain.

This Special Issue will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Indoor positioning algorithms and techniques
  • Outdoor localization systems and technologies
  • Advanced Sensor Fusion Techniques
  • Real-Time Localization Systems
  • Localization in Challenging Environments
  • Applications in Autonomous Ground and Aerial Vehicles
  • Environmental Monitoring and Disaster Response
  • IoT-enabled tracking and monitoring solutions
  • Machine Learning and AI in IoT Localization
  • Energy-Efficient Localization Solutions
  • Security, privacy and Ethical issues in IoT localization

In addition to technical aspects, this special issue also delves into the practical implications of IoT-enabled tracking and monitoring solutions, shedding light on how these technologies are reshaping industries such as healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. Furthermore, discussions on security and privacy challenges in IoT localization, along with insights into the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence, offer a comprehensive view of the current landscape and future directions in this exciting domain.

Through this special issue, we invite researchers, academics, and industry experts to contribute their original research, reviews, and case studies, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration in the dynamic realm of IoT and localization.

Dr. Javad Rezazadeh
Dr. Reza Sabzevari
Dr. Ammara Khan
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Keywords

  • sensor fusion and wireless sensor networks (WSN)
  • real-time tracking and positioning technologies
  • autonomous navigation and robotic navigation systems
  • GPS-denied localization and indoor positioning systems (IPS)
  • simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
  • environmental sensing and disaster response robotics
  • AI in localization and localization algorithms
  • IoT data analytics and edge computing for IoT
  • mobile robots and networked robotics
  • smart sensors and IoT connectivity
  • ubiquitous computing and IoT infrastructure
  • spatial awareness and location-based services
  • IoT security in localization and cyber-physical systems
  • localization accuracy and intelligent transport systems
  • IoT and robotics integration and localization in smart cities

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Real-Time Self-Positioning with the Zero Moment Point Model and Enhanced Position Accuracy Using Fiducial Markers
by Kunihiro Ogata and Hideyuki Tanaka
Computers 2024, 13(12), 310; https://doi.org/10.3390/computers13120310 - 25 Nov 2024
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Many companies are turning their attention to digitizing the work efficiency of employees in large factories and warehouses, and the demand for measuring individual self-location indoors is increasing. While methods combining wireless network technology and Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) have been developed, they [...] Read more.
Many companies are turning their attention to digitizing the work efficiency of employees in large factories and warehouses, and the demand for measuring individual self-location indoors is increasing. While methods combining wireless network technology and Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) have been developed, they face challenges such as high infrastructure costs and low accuracy. In this study, we propose a novel approach that combines high-accuracy fiducial markers with the Center of Gravity Zero Moment Point (COG ZMP) model. Combining fiducial markers enables precise estimation of self-position on a map. Furthermore, the use of high-accuracy fiducial markers corrects modeling errors in the COG ZMP model, enhancing accuracy. This method was evaluated using an optical motion capture system, confirming high accuracy with a relative error of less than 3%. Thus, this approach allows for high-accuracy self-position estimation with minimal computational load and standalone operation. Moreover, it offers a cost-effective solution, contributing to society by enabling low-cost, high-performance self-positioning. This research enables high-accuracy standalone self-positioning and contributes to the advancement of indoor positioning technology. Full article
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