When Indoor Localization Meets New Communication Technologies

Accurate and low-cost indoor localization continues to be a research challenge. The emerging communication technologies in 5G and 802.11 standards (e.g., 802.11n and 802.11 ac), such as massive MIMO and mmWave, provide opportunities for accurate indoor localization. Meanwhile, location information is also critical for the development of new technologies, e.g., directional communication using beamforming. It leads to a synergistic relationship between localization and communication. In this paper, we review the potential benefits of the emerging communication technologies (i.e., smart antennas, Massive MIMO, mmWave, beamforming, CSI) for indoor localization. It may provide a useful guide for researchers who are interested in developing indoor localization systems based on emerging communication technologies.