Ultra-wideband RTLS
Ultra-wideband (UWB): high-precision tracking for complex environments
Ultra-wideband (UWB) is a wireless communication protocol, similar to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. With RFiD Discovery’s UWB solutions, organisations can accurately monitor the movement, location and interaction of assets, vehicles and people - to within 30 centimetres or less. Ideal for defined indoor and outdoor spaces, UWB supports use cases such as WIP tracking, forklift and stock monitoring, and workforce safety, helping to streamline operations, reduce losses and boost productivity.
How does it work?
Tags that send location data
Small, battery-powered UWB tags are attached to assets, vehicles, or worn by workers. They send out short radio bursts that measure exact distances to nearby receivers, giving very accurate position information. Some tags can also detect movement, temperature or include alert buttons.
Anchors and gateways that relay the signals
Anchors are fixed around your site to pick up signals from the tags. They calculate each tag’s location using advanced timing methods. Gateways then send this data via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G to the location platform.
Platform that shows results in real time
The platform processes the data and displays it on live maps, dashboards and reports. You can see where assets, stock, vehicles and workers are, set up alerts, review movement history, and connect the system to your existing tools like ERP, WMS or MES.
Why UWB?
- Visibility over work in progress
Monitor production flow in real time with UWB tags attached to WIP assets. Define zones using geofencing to track status, ensure FIFO compliance, manage rework, and control line flow, all displayed on a 2D factory layout. Reduce loading errors
Combine UWB with RFID to help forklifts verify they’ve picked the right package and delivered it to the correct location, avoiding costly misplacements.
- Worker safety and accountability
Track worker positions and product progress live for better project management. Use geofencing to secure dangerous areas and receive instant alerts when trespasses occur. -
High precision in challenging environments
Delivering up to 30 cm accuracy indoors, UWB is ideal for forklift tracking, package placement, and operations in metal-heavy or interference-prone facilities.
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Worker productivity tracking
Worker tracking for safety
