The State of UWB in 2022 Intro
The State of UWB in 2022
7 Trends that shape the RTLS landscape
Introduction
ABI Research expects UWB technology in RTLS applications to reach 500 million annual shipments in 2022, growing to 1.5 billion by 2026. The ABI 2022 Trend Report identifies that UWB will propel precise location technologies to the mainstream and expects RTLS to become key for UWB growth.
Many industry analysts predict similar dazzling numbers that confirm that UWB will become a ubiquitous wireless technology, just as successful as WiFi and Bluetooth today. Looking at the reasons behind the quick uptake, we have defined 7 distinct trends, that do not act as separate drivers but interact and intensify the impact of UWB adoption in RTLS.
A short history of UWB and its applications
The origins of UWB go back to the 1880s when Heinrich Hertz invented the Spark Gap Transmitter and Guglielmo Marconi improved it to send the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean. Next, the impulse-based wideband radio technology RADAR was developed during World War II to determine the range, angle, and velocity of objects and gained momentum in military applications as location finding and communication technology. It is the ultra-wideband’s unique ability to deliver location data that continued to spark the interest in UWB systems and Apple became the first to embrace UWB in consumer electronics to provide positioning data in its iPhone 11. While a handful of smartphone manufacturers have embedded UWB today, including Samsung and Xiaomi, the new UWB disciple scan be found in Industry 4.0 solutions.
Two distinct UWB application fields: peer-to-peer and infrastructure-based
The main UWB feature is its highly accurate location tracking, up to 10cm precise, even in challenging indoor environments which makes it ideally suited to enable real-time measurement of location, distance, and direction, while also supporting two-way communication.
There are two main UWB application fields: 1. peer-to-peer infrastructure-less solutions- like the Apple AirTags and UWB car keys for hands-free access control, which connect UWB devices without the need for infrastructure - and 2. infrastructured solutions for robust location tracking in well-defined areas.
The Pozyx eBook "The State of UWB in 2022" will focus on location-based service applications that require infrastructure and the 7 trends that define their success.
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7 trends are key drivers for UWB success
eBook Content
Introduction & short history of UWB - analyst predictions
#1 Chip interoperability is guaranteed through a solid IEEE standard
#2 Global regulations enable worldwide coverage
#3 Semiconductors to choose from propagate adoption & avoid vendor lock-in
#4 Application standardization is secured by alliances & consortiums
#5 UWB is the growing star in the center of active research
#6 Mature RTLS deployment tools bolster quick and reliable RTLS solutions
#7 Growing RTLS ecosystem boosts application confidence
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Written by
Elly Schietse
CMO at Pozyx
Experienced director with a demonstrated history of working with global technology companies, in IoT, IT, semiconductor and high-tech industry. Long track record in Management, Marketing, Quality (ISO 9001 & ISO 14001) & ISMS (ISO 27001).
