Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device01:30

Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device

196
Surveyors use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to measure the precise location and elevation of points on Earth. In a recent survey, GPS receivers were used to determine the coordinates and elevations of two park monuments. The process involved careful mission planning, data collection, and correction to ensure accuracy. The survey began with mission planning to identify optimal satellite visibility and minimize Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). A geodetic control point...
196
Field Application of Global Positioning System01:28

Field Application of Global Positioning System

121
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has become an indispensable tool in fieldwork, offering unparalleled precision and efficiency for surveying, navigation, and infrastructure development. By harnessing signals from a constellation of satellites, GPS receivers determine the location of objects with remarkable speed and accuracy, often completing calculations within a second.Advantages of Modern GPS TechnologyContemporary GPS receivers are designed to meet the practical demands of field...
121
Types of Global Positioning System Surveys01:30

Types of Global Positioning System Surveys

146
GPS surveying methods vary in application, accuracy, and data collection techniques, catering to diverse surveying and mapping needs. Static GPS, kinematic GPS, and real-time kinematic (RTK) surveying are widely used. Each technique offers distinct advantages.Static GPS involves placing one receiver at a known reference point and another at the target point. It collects exact positional data by observing multiple satellite ranges over an extended period, achieving centimeter-level accuracy for...
146
Errors in Global Positioning System01:26

Errors in Global Positioning System

138
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has revolutionized navigation and positioning, but its accuracy is often compromised by various errors. These errors, stemming from environmental, satellite, and receiver-related factors, require careful mitigation to ensure reliable performance across applications.Atmospheric ErrorsGPS signals travel through the Earth’s ionosphere and troposphere, introducing delays which affect accuracy. The ionosphere is strongly influenced by charged particles,...
138
Introduction to Global Positioning System01:30

Introduction to Global Positioning System

186
The Global Positioning System (GPS) revolutionized positioning on Earth, providing precise location data through satellite ranging. The GPS system was developed in 1978 by the U.S. Department of Defense  for military use, and it became available for civilian applications in 1983, transforming fields including navigation, fleet management, and time synchronization for telecommunications systems.GPS consists of satellites in medium Earth orbit, about 20,200 kilometers above the surface,...
186
Design Example: Measuring Distance Between Two Points with Obstructions01:10

Design Example: Measuring Distance Between Two Points with Obstructions

161
When measuring distances in areas with physical obstructions, such as a lake in a field, surveyors must employ techniques to calculate accurate lengths without direct line measurements. One effective method is the offset technique, which allows for precise distance estimation over inaccessible stretches.In this scenario, a surveyor must measure a side of an area that crosses a lake. Since the measuring tape cannot span the lake, the surveyor begins by establishing a baseline that aligns with...
161

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Partial Phase Remixing of Segregated Mixed Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals Induced by an Instant Change in an External Electric Field.

The journal of physical chemistry letters·2026
Same author

Periventricular diffusivity at the ventricular-parenchymal interface across healthy controls, episodic migraine, and chronic migraine: a cross-sectional multimodal MRI study.

The journal of headache and pain·2026
Same author

Ultralow chromium doping enables all-PbSe thermoelectric cooling.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Comparison of targeted next-generation sequencing and conventional tests for pathogen detection in community-acquired and severe community-acquired pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study.

Frontiers in microbiology·2026
Same author

Abnormal structural connectivity-functional connectivity coupling beyond the cortex in patients with chronic migraine.

The journal of headache and pain·2026
Same author

Impaired glymphatic function and advanced brain age gap in chronic migraine: a multimodal MRI study.

The journal of headache and pain·2026
Same journal

RETRACTED: Zhang et al. A Novel Framework for Reconstruction and Imaging of Target Scattering Centers via Wide-Angle Incidence in Radar Networks. <i>Sensors</i> 2025, <i>25</i>, 6802.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Unsupervised Multi-Source Domain Adaptation for Person Re-Identification via Mixture of Experts and Graph-Based Relation.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development of an Instrumented Glove for Palmar Pressure Assessment in Kayakers.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development and Experimental Validation of an Autonomous IoT-Based Monitoring System for Real-Time Water Quality Assessment in the Amazon River.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Semi-Supervised Adversarial Learning Framework for Controller Area Network Bus Intrusion Detection.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Smart Optimization Method for Safety Signs in Innovative Manufacturing Environments Integrating Industrial Field IoT Sensors and Knowledge Graphs.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 13, 2025

Photorealistic Learned Landscapes for Augmented Reality
06:54

Photorealistic Learned Landscapes for Augmented Reality

Published on: June 27, 2025

276

LiDAR Positioning Algorithm Based on ICP and Artificial Landmarks Assistance.

Qingxi Zeng1,2,3,4, Yuchao Kan1,2,3, Xiaodong Tao1,2,3

  • 1College of Automation Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 13, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces an improved LiDAR positioning algorithm for automated guided vehicles (AGVs). By combining the Iterative Closest Point (ICP) algorithm with artificial landmarks, it enhances positioning accuracy and robustness in logistics.

Keywords:
ICP with landmarkslandmarks detectionreflector matching

More Related Videos

A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking
10:16

A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking

Published on: January 3, 2018

15.1K
Technical Approach for Infrared Tracking for Soft Tissue Navigation with a Holographic Head-Mounted Display and Preclinical Validation
10:25

Technical Approach for Infrared Tracking for Soft Tissue Navigation with a Holographic Head-Mounted Display and Preclinical Validation

Published on: September 2, 2025

151

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 13, 2025

Photorealistic Learned Landscapes for Augmented Reality
06:54

Photorealistic Learned Landscapes for Augmented Reality

Published on: June 27, 2025

276
A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking
10:16

A Protocol for Real-time 3D Single Particle Tracking

Published on: January 3, 2018

15.1K
Technical Approach for Infrared Tracking for Soft Tissue Navigation with a Holographic Head-Mounted Display and Preclinical Validation
10:25

Technical Approach for Infrared Tracking for Soft Tissue Navigation with a Holographic Head-Mounted Display and Preclinical Validation

Published on: September 2, 2025

151

Area of Science:

  • Robotics and Automation
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Background:

  • LiDAR positioning is crucial for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in logistics.
  • Traditional methods using artificial landmarks have limitations in precision and landmark detection.
  • The three-point positioning method is a common but constrained approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an improved LiDAR positioning algorithm for AGVs.
  • To enhance the robustness and precision of AGV positioning systems.
  • To overcome limitations of traditional landmark-based LiDAR positioning.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel LiDAR positioning algorithm integrating Iterative Closest Point (ICP) and artificial landmarks.
  • Utilizing landmark positioning results as initial values for ICP algorithm iterations.
  • Comparative analysis against existing commercial positioning schemes (e.g., SICK, Germany).

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm demonstrates improved robustness when landmark detection is disturbed.
  • The combined ICP and landmark approach maintains positioning precision.
  • Performance is validated through comparison with a leading commercial system.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of ICP algorithm with artificial landmarks significantly enhances AGV positioning robustness.
  • This hybrid approach ensures reliable positioning accuracy in dynamic warehousing environments.
  • The method offers a practical solution for improving AGV navigation in industrial settings.