Zun Niu

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Zun Niu is a leading researcher in navigation and positioning technologies, with a focus on integrating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) with visual-inertial odometry (VIO) for robust, real-time localization. Their most cited work, "The Integration of GPS/BDS Real-Time Kinematic Positioning and Visual–Inertial Odometry Based on Smartphones" (2021), tackles a critical challenge: RTK positioning degrades in GNSS-hostile environments like urban canyons, while VIO suffers from long-term drift. Niu’s key contribution is a fusion algorithm that combines the strengths of both systems—leveraging RTK’s centimeter-level accuracy in open skies and VIO’s resilience in signal-blocked areas—to deliver seamless, reliable positioning. This work, with 7 citations, has significant implications for smartphone-based navigation, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality, where uninterrupted accuracy is essential. By addressing the limitations of standalone technologies, Niu has advanced practical solutions for real-world applications, earning recognition for bridging the gap between high-precision GNSS and sensor-based odometry. Their research continues to shape the future of ubiquitous, drift-free positioning in challenging environments.

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   The Integration of GPS/BDS Real-Time Kinematic Positioning and Visual–Inertial Odometry Based on Smartphones

   7 citations · 2021

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