Transformer-based indoor positioning with signal robustness and calibration via Bayesian modeling
摘要
This paper presents a transformer-based deep learning framework designed for uncertainty-aware indoor localization, utilizing Wi-Fi beamforming feedback information (BFI) from IEEE 802.11ac/ax systems. Unlike traditional methods that rely on Channel State Information (CSI), BFI can be conveniently extracted using standard MU-MIMO equipment and accurately represents spatial channel characteristics through simplified Givens rotation matrices. The proposed architecture treats BFI sequences as input tokens and employs a SimCLR-based contrastive learning strategy to enhance feature learning from unlabeled data. A Bayesian regression head is integrated to yield probabilistic location predictions, while an auxiliary signal quality estimation task reinforces model robustness against signal degradation. Extensive evaluations conducted on real-world datasets demonstrate an average localization error below 30 cm and achieve a 60% reduction in uncertainty loss compared to baseline methods. The proposed system exhibits strong localization accuracy, resilience to dynamic indoor conditions, and robustness against signal interference, establishing its effectiveness for practical deployment in real-world indoor environments.