Attitude solving aided UWB/IMU integrated algorithm with real-time NLOS suppression

Abstract

Abstract In response to the challenges posed by non-line-of-sight (NLOS) errors and inadequate attitude estimation accuracy in ultra-wideband and inertial measurement unit (UWB/IMU) integrated navigation algorithms in the complex environment, a robust UWB/IMU integrated positioning scheme is proposed. On one hand, the utilization of the robust local weighted regression algorithm (RLWR) is employed to mitigate the impact of NLOS errors on UWB data. RLWR incorporates information from nodes with known pseudo-range within local time intervals into the regression model, enhancing the identification of NLOS errors and improving positioning accuracy. On the other hand, the variational Bayesian filter algorithm based on adaptive conjugate gradient descent (ACGD) is proposed to improve the accuracy of IMU attitude calculation. The algorithm leverages an ACGD approach to optimize the attitude output of the accelerometer and magnetometer. The output is then incorporated into the variational Bayesian filtering system alongside the gyroscopic attitude output compensated by integrated positioning. Compared to conventional quaternion calculation and gradient descent linear filtering methods, the approach exhibits superior precision and stability. The experimental findings demonstrate that the amalgamation of the proposed NLSO identification suppression algorithm and the enhanced attitude computation algorithm confers significant advantages in terms of both localization accuracy and attitude estimation precision in complex environments. Moreover, the robust solution presented in the paper ensures the preservation of filter performance in the event of UWB measurement failure.