Exploring Fuzzy Signatures in Sensor Fusion: A Comparative Study with the Complementary Filter

Sensing has become a pivotal element in the development of autonomous systems with the advancement of the technology. These systems operate on a sense-think-act cycle to execute tasks, necessitating the integration of multiple sensors. The challenge of synthesizing meaningful information from diverse data sources escalates with the complexity of the data. This study tackles the issue of sensor data complexity by investigating the potential of Fuzzy Signatures, which are promising in handling complex data due to their hierarchical structures. The main goal is to present a concept for sensor fusion based on Fuzzy Signatures, which may facilitate their use in autonomous system tasks. To demonstrate this concept, accelerometer and gyroscope data are utilized, with results compared to those from a Complementary Filter providing insight into the sensor fusion capabilities of Fuzzy Signatures. The study also underscores the importance of aggregation operators in Fuzzy Signatures, focusing on the Max and WRAO (weighted relevance aggregation operator) aggregation operators. The potential to employ various aggregation operators or to develop new ones for specific applications is highlighted. The findings indicate that Fuzzy Signatures could be an effective solution for sensor fusion challenges, offering prospects for enhancement and broader application in autonomous systems.