# LiDAR-Aided Millimeter-Wave Range Extension using a Passive Mirror Reflector

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.01608 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2409.01608/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 3 Sep 2024.

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Vision-Based Autonomous MM-Wave Reflector Using ArUco-Driven Angle-of-Arrival Estimation](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2506.05195/) (2025)
- [Machine Learning for LiDAR-Based Indoor Surface Classification in Intelligent Wireless Environments](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2509.03813/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Passive reflectors mitigate millimeter-wave (mmwave) link blockages by extending coverage to non-line-ofsight (NLoS) regions. However, their deployment often leads to irregular reflected beam patterns and coverage gaps. This results in rapid channel fluctuations and potential outages. In this paper, we propose two LiDAR-aided link enhancement techniques to address these challenges. Leveraging user position information, we introduce a location-dependent link control strategy and a user selection technique to improve NLoS link reliability and coverage. Experimental results validate the efficacy of the proposed techniques in reducing outages and enhancing NLoS signal strength.