A Flexible Embedded Hardware Platform Evaluates Multimodal Localization And Motion Monitoring Algorithms
What Is HYLOC?
HYLOC is a flexible embedded hardware platform designed to evaluate the latest hybrid data fusion algorithms for precise, resilient multimodal localization and motion tracking. Built around a high-end digital signa lprocessing module and an FPGA, it integrates:
- GNSS receivers using standard and high-accuracy GPS RTK technology
- An ultra-wide band radio
- ISM-compatible, 868 MHz and 2.4 GHz communication band radios
- A consumer grade, low-cost measurement unit
- A tactical grade, high-accuracy inertial measurement unit
Applications :
Hybrid data fusion algorithms for multimodal localization are often difficult to optimize for environmental and operating conditions. Leti HYLOC accelerates optimization from algorithm development to implementation to:
Explore unknown environments or challenging
contexts, in which localization is critical, such as:
- Autonomous vehicle technology
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Industry of the future
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Personal asset management
- IoT data geo-referencing for Big Data analysis
- Next Human-Machine Interfaces
& Virtual/Augmented Reality
Evaluate alternative fusion modalities based
on flexible mother/daughter board architecture
What’s new?
- Localization scenarios can be recorded in log files for consumer metrics and high-end components. Fusion algorithms can then be fine-tuned offline
- Communication protocol impact on and from localization fusion algorithms can be assessed
- Fusion algorithms can be embedded in real-time CPU for early prototyping
- HYLOC can be used as a baseline for more integrated RTLS or stand-alone solutions
- Simultaneous GNSS (GPS and GPS RTK), radio (ISN and
UWB) and inertial (tactical and consumer IMU) access to consumer and
high-end localization sensors can provide exhaustive benchmarks
- Small form factor of complete solution foreshadows future systems and facilitates field trials
- Flexibility in adding new localization or
communication modalities and technology contexts, while managing
gradually increasing system complexity
What’s Next?HYLOC updates can be considered to support new technologies such as:
- Emerging radio accesses: 5G, IEEE 802.11p, LPWA
- New GNSS solutions, e.g. Galileo
- Alternative high-end or consumer IMU components