U-blox Launches Bluetooth Angle-of-Arrival Solution for Indoor Tracking

Thalwil, Switzerland – June 4, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, has unveiled u-locate, its new indoor positioning solution. u-locate combines accuracy, cost-efficiency, and low power consumption, offering positioning accuracy up to 10 centimeters with extended tag battery life, thanks to Bluetooth LE AoA technology.

The new solution incorporates advanced AoA algorithms and Bluetooth 5.1 to enhance tracking accuracy while reducing costs. u-locate supports scalability and future upgrades through over-the-air software updates, ensuring ongoing enhancements and new features.

u-locate consists of multiple components tailored to meet specific application needs: u-locateHub (middleware), u-locateEngine (positioning engine), u-locateAnchor (anchor points), and u-locateTag (tags). The system is compatible with GNSS products for seamless indoor and outdoor localization.

Compliance with the omloxTM global standard and a versatile API platform facilitates integration with multiple vendor solutions. This robust set-up ensures lower integration costs and future-proofing.