Research Assistant Professor
Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research interests : Indoor Localization, Smart Mobility, Embodied Intelligence

Speech title :Data and physical model dual-driven navigation using self-contained sensors under harsh environments
 

Abstract: Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is designated as a critical technology in the US Critical and Emerging Technologies List. Today, spatiotemporal information and PNT services have become vital new infrastructure, and the large-scale application of the China BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has entered a critical stage of marketization, industrialization, and internationalization. To address the three major challenges of poor accuracy/generalization, low reliability, and weak autonomy in signal-denied areas—specifically challenging scenarios such as tunnels, urban canyons, and underground spaces—this presentation focuses on the theme of "Data and physical model dual-driven navigation using self-contained sensors under harsh environments." By leveraging multi-level integrated micro-sensor devices, a high-precision, universal, and trustworthy autonomous collaborative positioning method is established and practically deployed. The speaker will analyze the research background and societal demands, detail the dual-driven algorithmic methodology and experimental results in these harsh environments, and discuss the future outlook of autonomous navigation.
Bio:
Dr. Yue Yu is currently a Research Assistant Professor in Department of Land surveying and Geo-Informatics at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received dual Ph.D. degrees in both Wuhan University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2021 and 2023, respectively. He has published more than 70 SCI-indexed journal and conference papers, 2 book chapter, and applied more than 20 patents and software copyrights. He has received research grants including RGC GRF, smart traffic fund, HUAWEI innovative fund et al, with a total approved amount of over 8 million. Dr. Yu also serves as the Youth Editorial Board Member of <測繪學報>, member of Low-Altitude Economy Committee of <測繪學會>, session chair and TPC member of IPIN, MMT, UPINLBS, ICUI international conferences, invited reviewers of more than 40 SCI journals. He won the Champions/Winner of IPIN International Positioning Competition in 2018, 2020, 2024, and the gold medal of Geneva Invention Exhibition in 2023. Dr. Yu 's research interests include spatial intelligence, smart positioning and mobility, and embodied Intelligence.