Abstract
We propose to use an integration process based on Transducer Electronic Data Sheets applied to a magnetic sensor system for the realization of artificial landmarks. Magnetic sensors provide an advantageous alternative in surroundings where GPS and optical sensors do not work. These landmarks can be used by passing autonomous vehicles, e.g., drones, for re-orientation and re-calibration. To facilitate the usage of these landmarks also by any vehicle, known or unknown, a standardized process for automatic connection and identification of the landmarks is suggested. During this process, all necessary information such as protocols, calibration data etc. is made known to the vehicle passing by. Based on the provided information, the vehicle itself can decide whether and how to use the provided sensory information.
Highlights
Localization of autonomous vehicles in general, and drones in particular, is a complex topic, which, among other factors, strongly depends on the current environment
This paper investigates the use of near field magnetic sensors working in the low radio frequency domain to determine three Degrees Of Freedom (3DOF) for localization
Such a magnetic system provides advantages since it is robust against reflection of waves, and the localization can be facilitated without the necessity of vision based on cameras or other optical sensors
Summary
Localization of autonomous vehicles in general, and drones in particular, is a complex topic, which, among other factors, strongly depends on the current environment. This paper investigates the use of near field magnetic sensors working in the low radio frequency domain to determine three Degrees Of Freedom (3DOF) for localization. Such a magnetic system provides advantages since it is robust against reflection of waves, and the localization can be facilitated without the necessity of vision based on cameras or other optical sensors. The description of the landmark and its properties, such as the employed encoding used for the transmitted data, are stored in form of a Transducer Electronic Data Sheet according to the IEEE 1451 standard [2] This information is transmitted to the drone to enable an automatic configuration of the system.
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