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Semantic Digital Twins for Omni-Channel Localisation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Indoor localization in complex environments is essential for omni-channel applications in retail, healthcare, and logistics. This paper presents a solution combining robotic mapping to create semantic digital twins, QR codes for position encoding, and mobile apps for accurate, user-friendly localization. Semantic digital twins, enriched with spatial context, dynamically represent physical spaces. A QR code links mobile apps with these digital representations. The system aligns multi-application localization to a unified coordinate frame, validated in retail and residential settings. It addresses dynamic map updates and user-centric navigation, advancing semantic digital twins for broader applications.

Source: IFAC-PapersOnLine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.105

Authors: Michaela Kümpel, Jonas Dech

Institution: University of Bremen

Language: English

Topic: Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Universität Bremen