SEWIO UWB Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
What is RTLS?
Sewio’s real-time location system (RTLS) based on UWB consists of hardware and software that together form an all-in-one platform serving multiple indoor tracking use cases – ranging from asset tracking and material flow to employee location tracking for safety reasons.
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Sewio UWB RTLS’s Benefits
The SEWIO RTLS Platform’s Architecture
The main functional blocks of the RTLS Platform are defined by the corresponding platform layers. At the Hardware Layer, data transmitted as UWB signals is generated. The UWB signal from the Hardware Layer is processed by the Location Layer where the position is calculated and filtered. The Data Layer is responsible for location data storage and its representation for further visualization and analysis. At the Service Layer, the RTLS Platform offers tools to control and optimize the system’s performance. The real-time position data and analytics data are provided in the Visualization Layer.
The RTLS Platform’s API is used by multiple apps delivered by Sewio partners and can also be easily leveraged for your own location-driven project or software. The top layer includes software tools that ensure success of your real-time location tracking project – the RTLS Planner and Player.
UWB RTLS Hardware
The Sewio UWB RTLS Platform consists of two types of hardware: signal transmitters, called Tags, used for tracking the entities and signal receivers, called anchors, used for receiving the signals from Tags.
Tags are small electronic devices that are attached to any object or individual that needs to be tracked. The tags serve as a transmitter, sending out blinks that are received by anchors and forwarded to the location server for calculating the tags’ positions.
Anchors are electronic devices that detect the UWB pulses emitted by UWB Tags and then forward them to the location server for calculating tag positions. To cover an area with an indoor tracking system, a set of anchors needs to be installed above the area to create the location infrastructure.
UWB RTLS Software
RTLS Studio is all-in-one software for the smooth deployment, maintenance and full control of the indoor tracking platform.
 | RTLS Manager |
RTLS Manager allows the easy deployment and configuration of the indoor tracking platform.
 | RTLS Player |
RTLS Player not only enables the replaying of data to evaluate system performance but also the remote updating of the settings to optimize the performance.
 | Sensmap |
Sensmap is a real-time visualization tool that gives you an overview of what’s happening in your facility, even if you are miles away. It features Virtual Zones setup, Geofencing, Alerting and Notifications, real-time asset tracking, trajectory recording, and anchors deployment – all shown within your building plan.
 | SAGE Analytics |
Sage analytics is a tool for your pilot or PoC that empowers you to turn location data into valuable insights by presenting and analyzing tracking results through trajectory maps, heatmaps, spaghetti diagrams and advanced zone data. For a full project analytics we will recommend you the best-fit solution from our partners.
Advanced RTLS Solutions from Our PartnersÂ
Our partners offer multiple advanced RTLS solutions to meet the exact use case as tailored to a particular industry and need. From a digital twin to production control, please contact us so we can recommend the best fit for you.
SEWIO RTLS Communication
The Sewio indoor tracking system uses ultra-wideband technology and an ultra-wideband (UWB) spectrum to provide precise positioning. These are the three communication steps:
- To be tracked, the entity is equipped with a tag that sends out a UWB signal to anchors for its localization.
- The anchors use UWB signals to synchronize among themselves.
- Lastly, the data gathered by the anchors is sent to the RTLS Server for calculating the precise position of the tagged entity – in most projects, this is done via Ethernet cables, but it can be also sent wirelessly via Wi-Fi.
For more details on how the position of the tag is calculated, please see the Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) and Two Way Ranging (TWR) calculation schemes.
Test Real-Time Indoor Location Tracking on Your Shop Floor
Try Sewio’s real-time location tracking and Digital Twin technology directly on your shop floor. See how our system performs in your unique setting and how it tackles your specific challenges. Our technical consultants will work with you to explore different use cases and create a digitalization plan. In just eight weeks, you’ll gain insights into how indoor tracking can increase efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce downtime.
- Full RTLS setup with Digital Twin
- Cancel at no extra cost if expectations aren’t met
- Build a strong case for your digitalization budget
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| “ | Sewio has provided us with a system that can identify and locate people and vehicle reliably. The technologies we had used up until now had always failed. The high quality of detection and positioning accuracy makes the Sewio solution very suitable in environments with high-security needs. In the world of access control and security, in which our company operates, it is vital to have reliable information. Sewio has a configurable platform that guarantees results at the highest levels. A final aspect of primary importance is the availability and competency of the assistance service provided by Sewio during the design and configuration of the system, with competent and professional technicians.” Luigi Proietti
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