Iterative bias estimation for an ultra-wideband localization system

Journal Article (2021)
Author(s)

Bas van der Heijden (TU Delft - Learning & Autonomous Control)

Anton Ledergerber (ETH Zürich)

Rajan Gill (ETH Zürich)

Raffaello D'Andrea (ETH Zürich)

Research Group
Learning & Autonomous Control
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2020.12.1889
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Publication Year
2021
Language
English
Research Group
Learning & Autonomous Control
Issue number
2
Volume number
53 (2020)
Pages (from-to)
1391-1396
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Abstract

An iterative bias estimation framework is presented that mitigates position-dependent ranging errors often present in ultra-wideband localization systems. State estimation and control are integrated, such that the positioning accuracy improves over iterations. The framework is experimentally evaluated on a quadcopter platform, resulting in improvements in the tracking performance with respect to ground truth, and also smoothing the overall flight by significantly reducing unwanted oscillations; see https://youtu.be/J-htfbzf40U for a video.