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High precision location tracking technology in IR4.0

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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)

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.

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  • Alvin Ting & David Chieng & Chrishanton V. Sebastiampi & Putri S. Khalid, 2019. "High precision location tracking technology in IR4.0," Journal of Advances in Technology and Engineering Research, A/Professor Akbar A. Khatibi, vol. 5(3), pages 135-141.
    • Handle: RePEc:apb:jaterr:2019:p:135-141
    DOI: 10.20474/jater-5.3.4
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