u-blox provides all the hardware, software, and middleware required for indoor positioning, and supports interoperability with the omlox™ standard, helping developers implement their applications.

u-blox (Son Kwang-soo, President of Korea Branch), a global leader in positioning and wireless communication technologies, announced on the 11th the launch of u-locate, a complete indoor positioning solution that provides the optimal combination of positioning accuracy, cost, and power consumption.

Based on Bluetooth LE angle-of-arrival (AoA), u-locate provides location tracking accuracy of about 10 centimeters at a reasonable price point while also extending the battery life of location tracking tags.

The flexible, modular u-locate solution is aimed at real-time location system (RTLS) solution providers and system integrators (SIs) and is suitable for end-user indoor location tracking applications in warehouses, manufacturing, healthcare and other diverse sectors.

The easy-to-configure mobile application includes a variety of management support tools and anchors that support self-direction recognition, eliminating the hassle of installing complex solutions and accelerating time to market.

Improved AoA location of u-locate The tracking algorithm delivers market-leading accuracy while lowering the cost of asset tracking, enabling a wider range of use cases.

The combination of Bluetooth 5.1 technology and u-locate's optimized antenna configuration provides excellent location tracking accuracy without increasing power consumption.

Additionally, the u-locate solution is easily scalable to accommodate growing end-user installations, and new features can be continuously added and updated via over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

u-locate consists of location tracking middleware (u-locateHub), location tracking engine (u-locateEngine), anchor point (u-locateAnchor), and tag (u-locateTag), and can be flexibly customized according to the needs of the application.

The combination of u-locate and u-blox's global navigation satellite system (GNSS) products enables seamless positioning both indoors and outdoors.

The location tracking middleware (u-locateHub) complies with the omlox global interoperability standard, and its well-proven API platform includes a variety of APIs that support integration with multi-vendor solutions.

By joining omlox, u-blox is adding strength to this growing ecosystem and contributing to the global interoperability of positioning solutions.

“We are delighted that u-blox has joined the omlox ecosystem by adopting this standard in their new RTLS solution for indoor positioning systems, u-locate,” said Dr. Matthias Joest, Chairman of the omlox Board of Directors. “omlox is the world’s leading RTLS solution provider."It is the first standard for positioning. It defines a flexible positioning solution that enables customers to reduce integration costs and develop future-proof products. As a recognized leader in positioning technology, u-blox is joining omlox as a member and sponsor, and we expect this will be a significant addition to this rapidly expanding ecosystem."

u-locate is a solution that builds on u-blox's expertise in wireless connectivity and location tracking technology. It is expected to meet the growing demand for high-performance location tracking systems that optimize inventory management based on the movement of goods and people, thereby reducing operating costs and maximizing sustainability.