Practical Indoor Localization: A Survey

PhD Qualifying Examination


Title: "Practical Indoor Localization: A Survey"

by

Mr. Qirui YANG


Abstract:

Driven by advancements in networking and communication, indoor localization
has evolved into a critical technology. Among various modalities, radio
frequency (RF) signals have become the cornerstone of both academic research
and industrial applications. This survey provides a comprehensive review of
prominent RF technologies and their underlying localization principles. We
conduct a comparative analysis of key performance metrics—including accuracy,
cost, and scalability—to map each technology to its most suitable application
domains. Furthermore, we assess the feasibility of deploying these solutions
at scale, discuss the challenges inherent in practical implementation, and
review state-of-the-art progress toward overcoming them. Finally, we
summarize the key lessons learned and present an outlook on future directions
for advancing real-world indoor localization systems.


Date:                   Monday, 12 January 2026

Time:                   2:00pm - 4:00pm

Venue:                  Room 5501
                        Lifts 25/26

Committee Members:      Prof. Mo Li (Supervisor)
                        Prof. Song Guo (Chairperson)
                        Dr. Wei Wang