Enhanced Kalman filter algorithm using fuzzy inference for improving position estimation in indoor navigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 8991-9005
Author(s):  
Faisal Jamil ◽  
DoHyeun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Fuzzy Inference ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Indoor Navigation ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Fusion Algorithm ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Sensory Data ◽  
Kalman Filter Algorithm

In recent few years, the widespread applications of indoor navigation have compelled the research community to propose novel solutions for detecting objects position in the Indoor environment. Various approaches have been proposed and implemented concerning the indoor positioning systems. This study propose an fuzzy inference based Kalman filter to improve the position estimation in indoor navigation. The presented system is based on FIS based Kalman filter aiming at predicting the actual sensor readings from the available noisy sensor measurements. The proposed approach has two main components, i.e., multi sensor fusion algorithm for positioning estimation and FIS based Kalman filter algorithm. The position estimation module is used to determine the object location in an indoor environment in an accurate way. Similarly, the FIS based Kalman filter is used to control and tune the Kalman filter by considering the previous output as a feedback. The Kalman filter predicts the actual sensor readings from the available noisy readings. To evaluate the proposed approach, the next-generation inertial measurement unit is used to acquire a three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer sensory data. Lastly, the proposed approach’s performance has been investigated considering the MAD, RMSE, and MSE metrics. The obtained results illustrate that the FIS based Kalman filter improve the prediction accuracy against the traditional Kalman filter approach.

scholarly journals Toward Accurate Position Estimation Using Learning to Prediction Algorithm in Indoor Navigation

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (16) ◽  
pp. 4410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Jamil ◽  
Naeem Iqbal ◽  
Shabir Ahmad ◽  
Do-Hyeun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Indoor Localization ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Indoor Navigation ◽  
Location Based Services ◽  
Prediction Algorithm ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Sensor Reading ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Estimation System

Internet of Things is advancing, and the augmented role of smart navigation in automating processes is at its vanguard. Smart navigation and location tracking systems are finding increasing use in the area of the mission-critical indoor scenario, logistics, medicine, and security. A demanding emerging area is an Indoor Localization due to the increased fascination towards location-based services. Numerous inertial assessments unit-based indoor localization mechanisms have been suggested in this regard. However, these methods have many shortcomings pertaining to accuracy and consistency. In this study, we propose a novel position estimation system based on learning to the prediction model to address the above challenges. The designed system consists of two modules; learning to prediction module and position estimation using sensor fusion in an indoor environment. The prediction algorithm is attached to the learning module. Moreover, the learning module continuously controls, observes, and enhances the efficiency of the prediction algorithm by evaluating the output and taking into account the exogenous factors that may have an impact on its outcome. On top of that, we reckon a situation where the prediction algorithm can be applied to anticipate the accurate gyroscope and accelerometer reading from the noisy sensor readings. In the designed system, we consider a scenario where the learning module, based on Artificial Neural Network, and Kalman filter are used as a prediction algorithm to predict the actual accelerometer and gyroscope reading from the noisy sensor reading. Moreover, to acquire data, we use the next-generation inertial measurement unit, which contains a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope data. Finally, for the performance and accuracy of the proposed system, we carried out numbers of experiments, and we observed that the proposed Kalman filter with learning module performed better than the traditional Kalman filter algorithm in terms of root mean square error metric.

scholarly journals Improving Accuracy of the Alpha–Beta Filter Algorithm Using an ANN-Based Learning Mechanism in Indoor Navigation System

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 3946 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Jamil ◽  
Do Hyeun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Inertial Measurement Unit ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Indoor Localization ◽  
Indoor Navigation ◽  
Prediction Algorithm ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Sensor Reading ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Alpha Beta

The navigation system has been around for the last several years. Recently, the emergence of miniaturized sensors has made it easy to navigate the object in an indoor environment. These sensors give away a great deal of information about the user (location, posture, communication patterns, etc.), which helps in capturing the user’s context. Such information can be utilized to create smarter apps from which the user can benefit. A challenging new area that is receiving a lot of attention is Indoor Localization, whereas interest in location-based services is also rising. While numerous inertial measurement unit-based indoor localization techniques have been proposed, these techniques have many shortcomings related to accuracy and consistency. In this article, we present a novel solution for improving the accuracy of indoor navigation using a learning to perdition model. The design system tracks the location of the object in an indoor environment where the global positioning system and other satellites will not work properly. Moreover, in order to improve the accuracy of indoor navigation, we proposed a learning to prediction model-based artificial neural network to improve the prediction accuracy of the prediction algorithm. For experimental analysis, we use the next generation inertial measurement unit (IMU) in order to acquired sensing data. The next generation IMU is a compact IMU and data acquisition platform that combines onboard triple-axis sensors like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers. Furthermore, we consider a scenario where the prediction algorithm is used to predict the actual sensor reading from the noisy sensor reading. Additionally, we have developed an artificial neural network-based learning module to tune the parameter of alpha and beta in the alpha–beta filter algorithm to minimize the amount of error in the current sensor readings. In order to evaluate the accuracy of the system, we carried out a number of experiments through which we observed that the alpha–beta filter with a learning module performed better than the traditional alpha–beta filter algorithm in terms of RMSE.

The Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Mobile Robot Based on MEMS

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 2678-2681
Author(s):  
Hu Sun ◽  
Yun Guo Li ◽  
Xin Biao Li ◽  
Pei Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Inertial Measurement Unit ◽  
Optimal Estimation ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Robot System ◽  
Multiple Sensors ◽  
Attitude Angle ◽  
Wheeled Robot ◽  
Kalman Filter Algorithm ◽  
Sensors Fusion

In this paper, the MIMU( MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit) was used to detect the attitude angle of the two-wheeled robot. By Kalman filter, the optimal estimation of attitude angle was gotten, and which was applied to the balance controlling. In this system, FPGA is chosen as processor, and the embedded kernel was built up based on SOPC. Furthermore, the software of multiple sensors fusion has been developed. The experiment indicates that the design of this robot system is reasonable, and the Kalman filter algorithm can improve the precision of controlling effectively.

scholarly journals An Implementation of Error Minimization Position Estimate in Wireless Inertial Measurement Unit using Modification ZUPT

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adytia Darmawan ◽  
Sanggar Dewanto ◽  
Dadet Pramadihanto
Keyword(s):  
Inertial Measurement Unit ◽  
Robot Navigation ◽  
Angular Rate ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Legged Robot ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Position Estimate

Position estimation using WIMU (Wireless Inertial Measurement Unit) is one of emerging technology in the field of indoor positioning systems. WIMU can detect movement and does not depend on GPS signals. The position is then estimated using a modified ZUPT (Zero Velocity Update) method that was using Filter Magnitude Acceleration (FMA), Variance Magnitude Acceleration (VMA) and Angular Rate (AR) estimation. Performance of this method was justified on a six-legged robot navigation system. Experimental result shows that the combination of VMA-AR gives the best position estimation.

scholarly journals Attitude Determination Method by Fusing Single Antenna GPS and Low Cost MEMS Sensors Using Intelligent Kalman Filter Algorithm

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Bo Song ◽  
Xueshuai Han ◽  
Yongping Hao
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Attitude Determination ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Mems Sensors ◽  
Fusion Algorithm ◽  
Single Antenna

For meeting the demands of cost and size for micronavigation system, a combined attitude determination approach with sensor fusion algorithm and intelligent Kalman filter (IKF) on low cost Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer and single antenna Global Positioning System (GPS) is proposed. The effective calibration method is performed to compensate the effect of errors in low cost MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The different control strategies fusing the MEMS multisensors are designed. The yaw angle fusing gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer algorithm is estimated accurately under GPS failure and unavailable sideslip situations. For resolving robust control and characters of the uncertain noise statistics influence, the high gain scale of IKF is adjusted by fuzzy controller in the transition process and steady state to achieve faster convergence and accurate estimation. The experiments comparing different MEMS sensors and fusion algorithms are implemented to verify the validity of the proposed approach.

scholarly journals UWB/PDR Tightly Coupled Navigation with Robust Extended Kalman Filter for NLOS Environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Li ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Kourosh Khoshelham
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Extended Kalman Filter ◽  
Dead Reckoning ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Noise Signal ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Indoor Environments ◽  
Fusion Algorithm ◽  
Tightly Coupled

The fusion of ultra-wideband (UWB) and inertial measurement unit (IMU) is an effective solution to overcome the challenges of UWB in nonline-of-sight (NLOS) conditions and error accumulation of inertial positioning in indoor environments. However, existing systems are based on foot-mounted or body-worn IMUs, which limit the application of the system to specific practical scenarios. In this paper, we propose the fusion of UWB and pedestrian dead reckoning (PDR) using smartphone IMU, which has the potential to provide a universal solution to indoor positioning. The PDR algorithm is based on low-pass filtering of acceleration data and time thresholding to estimate the step length. According to different movement patterns of pedestrians, such as walking and running, several step models are comparatively analyzed to determine the appropriate model and related parameters of the step length. For the PDR direction calculation, the Madgwick algorithm is adopted to improve the calculation accuracy of the heading algorithm. The proposed UWB/PDR fusion algorithm is based on the extended Kalman filter (EKF), in which the Mahalanobis distance from the observation to the prior distribution is used to suppress the influence of abnormal UWB data on the positioning results. Experimental results show that the algorithm is robust to the intermittent noise, continuous noise, signal interruption, and other abnormalities of the UWB data.

scholarly journals Evolutionary Optimization Strategy for Indoor Position Estimation Using Smartphones

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 618
Author(s):  
Jan Grottke ◽  
Jörg Blankenbach
Keyword(s):  
Particle Filter ◽  
Sensor Fusion ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Fusion Algorithm ◽  
Individual Measurement ◽  
Grid Based

Due to their distinctive presence in everyday life and the variety of available built-in sensors, smartphones have become the focus of recent indoor localization research. Hence, this paper describes a novel smartphone-based sensor fusion algorithm. It combines the relative inertial measurement unit (IMU) based movements of the pedestrian dead reckoning with the absolute fingerprinting-based position estimations of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Bluetooth (Bluetooth Low Energy—BLE), and magnetic field anomalies as well as a building model in real time. Thus, a step-based position estimation without knowledge of any start position was achieved. For this, a grid-based particle filter and a Bayesian filter approach were combined. Furthermore, various optimization methods were compared to weigh the different information sources within the sensor fusion algorithm, thus achieving high position accuracy. Although a particle filter was used, no particles move due to a novel grid-based particle interpretation. Here, the particles’ probability values change with every new information source and every stepwise iteration via a probability-map-based approach. By adjusting the weights of the individual measurement methods compared to a knowledge-based reference, the mean and the maximum position error were reduced by 31%, the RMSE by 34%, and the 95-percentile positioning errors by 52%.

scholarly journals An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy-based Multisensor Data Fusion applied to real-time UAV autonomous navigation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ângelo de C. Paulino ◽  
Elcio H. Shiguemori ◽  
Lamartine N. F. Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Data Fusion ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Fuzzy Inference ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Inference System ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Multisensor Data Fusion ◽  
Safe Navigation ◽  
Neuro Fuzzy

The world trend in employing UAVs and drones is remarkable. The main reasons are that they may cost fractions of manned aircraft and avoid the exposure of human lives to risks. However, they depend on positioning systems that may be fallible. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that these systems are as accurate as possible, aiming at safe navigation. In pursuit of this end, conventional Data Fusion techniques can be employed. Nonetheless, its high computational cost may be prohibitive due to the low payload of some UAVs. This paper proposes a Data Fusion application based on Computational Intelligence – Adaptive-Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) – which is able to improve the accuracy of such position estimation systems.

scholarly journals Kalman Filter Realization for Orientation and Position Estimation on Dedicated Processor

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomir Romaniuk ◽  
Zdzisław Gosiewski
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Inertial Measurement Unit ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Gps Receiver ◽  
Measurement Devices ◽  
Proper Estimation ◽  
Gps Accuracy

Abstract This paper presents Kalman filter design which has been programmed and evaluated in dedicated STM32 platform. The main aim of the work performed was to achieve proper estimation of attitude and position signals which could be further used in unmanned aeri-al vehicle autopilots. Inertial measurement unit and GPS receiver have been used as measurement devices in order to achieve needed raw sensor data. Results of Kalman filter estimation were recorded for signals measurements and compared with raw data. Position actualization frequency was increased from 1 Hz which is characteristic to GPS receivers, to values close to 50 Hz. Furthermore it is shown how Kalman filter deals with GPS accuracy decreases and magnetometer measurement noise.

Pipeline Inspection Gauge Position Estimation Using Inertial Measurement Unit, Odometer, and a Set of Reference Stations

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Sheruzzaman Chowdhury ◽  
Mamoun F. Abdel-Hafez
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Inertial Measurement Unit ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
State Estimate ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Pipeline Inspection ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
To Receive

This paper presents a low-cost methodology to estimate the position of a pipeline inspection gauge (PIG). The environment in which the PIG navigates is inside the thick walls of a metallic pipeline, where it is not possible to receive a global positioning system (GPS) signal. As a consequence, it is necessary to use other means of navigation. A technique is presented in the paper that uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a speedometer, and a set of reference stations. A Kalman filter is used to fuse the measurements from the IMU, the speedometer, and the reference stations. The reference stations, with known GPS coordinates, are installed for every set interval to correct the PIG’s state estimate from the errors that accumulate due to the integration of the IMU measurements. The paper presents three scenarios. These scenarios differ in the way the update step of the Kalman filter is performed. Experimental results are presented along with a 100-run Monte Carlo test to verify the estimator’s consistency.

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