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  • Computer Science
  • Industrial Technology

Background:

  • Traditional asset tracking systems can be prohibitively expensive, especially for small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises.
  • There is a need for cost-effective and accurate real-time locating systems (RTLS) in industrial environments.
  • Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio frequency (RF) technology offers high precision for indoor positioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To technically develop and test a UWB-based RTLS for industrial applications.
  • To evaluate the system's performance in both laboratory and real industrial settings.
  • To assess the economic feasibility and potential adoption of a low-cost RTLS solution.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the commercial Qorvo MDEK1001 Radio Indoor Positioning System, leveraging UWB RF technology.
  • Implemented RF-tags on items of interest within an area covered by fixed anchor antennas.
  • Conducted testing sessions in an Italian laboratory and a real industrial environment to identify optimal configurations.

Main Results:

  • The UWB-based RTLS demonstrated effective performance in tracking assets and work in progress in industrial settings.
  • Testing identified optimal system configurations based on selected performance indicators.
  • An economic assessment confirmed the low-cost nature and investment feasibility of the developed solution.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed UWB RTLS is a viable and cost-effective solution for industrial asset and work-in-progress tracking.
  • The system's affordability makes it particularly suitable for small-, medium-, and micro-sized enterprises.
  • This work provides practical guidance for businesses considering the adoption of similar UWB-based tracking systems.