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MineBL: A Battery-Free Localization Scheme with Binocular Camera for Coal Mine.

Song Qu¹, Zhongxu Bao¹, Yuqing Yin¹

¹School of Computer Science and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221000, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|September 9, 2022

Summary

This study introduces MineBL, a low-cost, battery-free localization system for underground coal mines. MineBL uses depth images and reflective balls to achieve precise target localization with minimal error, enhancing mine safety.

Keywords:

battery-free coal mine localization

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Area of Science:

Mining Engineering
Robotics
Computer Vision

Background:

Accurate localization in underground coal mines is critical for safety and operational efficiency.
Existing localization technologies often face challenges related to cost, power, and environmental complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel, low-cost, battery-free localization scheme for underground coal mines.
To enhance the accuracy and reliability of target localization in complex subterranean environments.

Main Methods:

Development of MineBL (Mine Battery-free Localization) system utilizing depth images.
Implementation of a data enhancement strategy for small-target reorganization to improve position node identification.
Design of a multi-filter cooperative denoising ranging algorithm and an optimized weighted centroid location algorithm.

Main Results:

Experimental validation in laboratory and underground coal mine settings.
Achieved localization errors of less than 30 cm in 95% of cases.
Demonstrated effective identification of tiny position nodes and minimized localization errors.

Conclusions:

MineBL offers a promising low-cost and effective solution for precise target localization in underground coal mines.
The system has significant potential to improve safety and operational management in mining environments.
The proposed algorithms contribute to advancing localization technologies in challenging subterranean conditions.