Indoor localization (IL) is a significant topic of study with several practical applications,
particularly in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities. The area of IL has …

Place recognition is the fundamental module that can assist Simultaneous Localization and
Mapping (SLAM) in loop-closure detection and re-localization for long-term navigation. The …

Compared with using only a single type of robot, the use of drones and ground vehicles to
jointly explore unknown areas can bring efficiency improvements. However, due to the …

Accurate determination of a robot's location, which is referred to as place recognition, is
essential for achieving autonomous navigation. However, complex real-world environments …

For real-world applications, autonomous mobile robotic platforms must be capable of
navigating safely in a multitude of different and dynamic environments with accurate and …

Despite their enormous potential, the use of indoor localization systems (ILS) remains
seldom. One reason is the lack of market transparency and stakeholders' trust in the …

For real-world applications, autonomous mobile robotic platforms must be capable of
navigating safely in a multitude of different and dynamic environments with accurate and …

Place recognition is the ability to recognize previously seen places in the world. When the
environment is known, the robot may localise itself when it starts and whenever it needs to …