用双摄像头采集全景图,实现城中村高精度定位。
Vision-Based Localization in Dense Urban Environments: A Case Study of an Urban Village in China

- 双相机同步采集360度全景与查询图像,低成本构建数据集。
- 在广州石牌村测试,视觉定位在复杂街巷中表现优于传统方法。
- 适合改善城中村导航、快递配送与应急救援,惠及流动人口。
城市村落是快速城市化背景下涌现的非正规聚居区,已成为中国大城市外来务工人员的主要居住地。这些区域建筑密集,常导致GPS信号不可靠,且地图数据不完整,严重影响路径规划与导航。这些问题不仅阻碍日常出行,也给应急响应带来挑战,因道路布局混乱和定位不准可能延误疏散。为应对上述问题,本文提出一种面向密集城市环境的实用视觉地理定位方案。采用全景相机与手机相机组成的双摄系统,同步采集360度全景图与查询图像,以低成本方式构建数据采集流程。以广州著名的石牌村为例,建立专用图像地理定位数据集,并评估多个现有模型在不同场景下的表现,揭示其优劣。结果表明,视觉定位在城中村环境中具备潜力,但也存在局限性。该框架旨在提升无GPS覆盖区域的步行导航、最后一公里配送及应急管理能力,最终支持生活在此类非正规聚落中的弱势群体。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
Urban villages, the widespread informal settlements which have emerged as a result of rapid urbanization, are now major residential hubs for migrant workers in large cities in China. The dense arrangement of buildings in these areas often leads to unreliable GPS signals, while incomplete mapping data further impairs accurate route planning and navigation. These issues not only hinder everyday mobility but also pose significant challenges for emergency response, as confusing road layouts and GPS inaccuracies can complicate evacuation efforts. To address these challenges, we propose a practical vision-based geo-localization solution tailored for dense urban environments. Our approach features a low-cost data collection pipeline utilizing a dual-camera system, comprising a panoramic camera and a smartphone camera, to capture synchronized 360-degree panoramas and query images. Using Shipai Village, a well-known densely populated urban village in Guangzhou, as a case study, we develop a specialized image geo-localization dataset. We then assess and compare the performance of existing models across various scene types to identify their strengths and weaknesses. The findings demonstrate both the potential and limitations of visual-based localization in dense urban-village environments. Our framework aims to enhance pedestrian navigation, last-mile delivery, and emergency management in areas with poor GPS coverage, ultimately supporting the vulnerable populations living within these informal settlements.
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