Grid2Guide: A* Enabled Small Language Model for Indoor Navigation

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Main Authors: Haque, Md. Wasiul, Dasgupta, Sagar, Rahman, Mizanur
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author Haque, Md. Wasiul
Dasgupta, Sagar
Rahman, Mizanur
author_facet Haque, Md. Wasiul
Dasgupta, Sagar
Rahman, Mizanur
contents Reliable indoor navigation remains a significant challenge in complex environments, particularly where external positioning signals and dedicated infrastructures are unavailable. This research presents Grid2Guide, a hybrid navigation framework that combines the A* search algorithm with a Small Language Model (SLM) to generate clear, human-readable route instructions. The framework first conducts a binary occupancy matrix from a given indoor map. Using this matrix, the A* algorithm computes the optimal path between origin and destination, producing concise textual navigation steps. These steps are then transformed into natural language instructions by the SLM, enhancing interpretability for end users. Experimental evaluations across various indoor scenarios demonstrate the method's effectiveness in producing accurate and timely navigation guidance. The results validate the proposed approach as a lightweight, infrastructure-free solution for real-time indoor navigation support.
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spellingShingle Grid2Guide: A* Enabled Small Language Model for Indoor Navigation
Haque, Md. Wasiul
Dasgupta, Sagar
Rahman, Mizanur
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Reliable indoor navigation remains a significant challenge in complex environments, particularly where external positioning signals and dedicated infrastructures are unavailable. This research presents Grid2Guide, a hybrid navigation framework that combines the A* search algorithm with a Small Language Model (SLM) to generate clear, human-readable route instructions. The framework first conducts a binary occupancy matrix from a given indoor map. Using this matrix, the A* algorithm computes the optimal path between origin and destination, producing concise textual navigation steps. These steps are then transformed into natural language instructions by the SLM, enhancing interpretability for end users. Experimental evaluations across various indoor scenarios demonstrate the method's effectiveness in producing accurate and timely navigation guidance. The results validate the proposed approach as a lightweight, infrastructure-free solution for real-time indoor navigation support.
title Grid2Guide: A* Enabled Small Language Model for Indoor Navigation
topic Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.08100