UWB-based indoor navigation is a term used in the fields of automation, the Internet of Things and Industry and Factory 4.0. UWB stands for "Ultra Wideband" - a modern radio technology that enables very precise location data. It can be used to precisely locate objects or people in buildings.
In contrast to GPS, which works well outdoors, it reaches its limits indoors. This is where UWB-based indoor navigation comes into play: it transmits very short, weak radio signals. Sensors in the room receive these signals and determine the current position with pinpoint accuracy. Localisation is accurate to within a few centimetres.
An illustrative example: In a modern factory hall, the system locates tools, robots or components - and shows where everything is in real time. Employees can immediately find what they need and processes run faster and more reliably. UWB-based indoor navigation can also help to quickly localise medical equipment or patients in hospitals.
This technology leads to greater efficiency, cost savings and improves workflows in many companies, especially where accurate indoor positioning data is required.
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