High precision location tracking technology in IR4.0

Alvin Ting, David Chieng, Chrishanton V. Sebastiampi and Putri S. Khalid
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Alvin Ting: Mimos Berhad, National Applied R&D Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
David Chieng: Mimos Berhad, National Applied R&D Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chrishanton V. Sebastiampi: Mimos Berhad, National Applied R&D Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Putri S. Khalid: Mimos Berhad, National Applied R&D Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Journal of Advances in Technology and Engineering Research, 2019, vol. 5, issue 3, 135-141

Abstract: In the era of Industry 4.0, where factory efficiency is highly desired, knowledge about the position of the objects like tools, materials and employees is indefensible for improving the processes and reducing idle times within the Smart Factory. The Smart Factory requires the real-time collection, distribution and access to manufacturing relevant information anytime and anywhere. Indoor Positioning Systems (IPSs) are capable of tracking the objects, such as assets or people, in real-time and play a vital role. However, it is not easy to deploy such a system in a factory due to the obstacles and challenging environment. This paper shares the real experience of deploying Ultra-Wideband (UWB) IPS in a manufacturing factory. The positioning system contains UWB anchors, tags, backend system and frontend Graphical User Interface (GUI). The deployment challenges and methods to overcome the challenges in factory environments are discussed. Techniques to improve accuracy, such as implementing Kalman Filter, best practice of tag wearing as well as battery life consideration, are also shared. Generally, a solution of providing indoor positioning in a smart factory is shared.

Keywords: High precision tracking; UWB; Industry 4.0; Internet of things (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.20474/jater-5.3.4

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