An Enhanced Road Vehicle Positioning Method using Roadside Furniture with Radio Frequency Identity Tags and the EPC Gen2 Standard

In this paper, a new method for augmenting current self-localization methods for autonomous based on Global Navigation Systems (GNSS) and Lidar is introduced as a backup system for primary equipment. The method uses Radio Frequency Identity Tags (RFID) running under a modified EPC Gen2 Standard. Simulated results are presented for a representative 6. 54km circular track around Loughborough, UK town centre with a 911 items inventory of roadside furniture. The virtual test track as input for an RFID tag simulator that uses an interrogator/inventory protocol. The technique is shown to be a good candidate for improving safety in Autonomous Vehicles and position finding for vehicles in general.