Quantum navigation: the future of positioning and beyond

In the labyrinths of modern cities, where concrete jungles absorb satellite signals and glass skyscrapers distort radio waves, a new era of spatial orientation is being born. Quantum navigation, this amazing synthesis of quantum physics and engineering genius, promises to turn our ideas about how we find our way in the most difficult conditions – especially where traditional technologies are powerlessly silenced: inside buildings, underground, in the depths of the ocean.

Imagine a device capable of sensing motion with an accuracy that surpasses all known analogues. In his heart beats the rhythm of atoms cooled to almost absolute zero, trapped in laser beams. Deprived of the usual heat fuss, these atoms become incredibly sensitive to the slightest changes in the surrounding space. When such a device moves, the quantum states of the atoms change in a special way, allowing the position to be calculated with an accuracy that seems fantastic.

This is not science fiction – in the laboratories of Imperial College London, prototypes of quantum accelerometers have already been created, whose measurement accuracy exceeds conventional sensors by thousands of times. Unlike our usual navigation systems, which depend on the vagaries of satellite communications, these devices operate on the principle of an autonomous inertial system, where each subsequent position calculation follows from the previous one with minimal error.

Why is GPS not enough?

Modern navigation technologies, including GPS and GLONASS, have fundamental limitations.:

  • They do not work indoors, underground or underwater.
  • Accuracy decreases in urban canyons (up to 5-10 meters)
  • Depend on satellite infrastructure

Квантовая навигация обещает революцию в определении местоположения с точностью до сантиметров в любых условиях. Особенно это актуально для indoor-навигации — позиционирования внутри зданий, где традиционные системы бессильны.

How does quantum navigation work?

В основе лежат атомные часы и квантовые акселерометры, которые:

  • Acceleration is measured using lasers that cool atoms to temperatures close to absolute zero.
  • Changes in the quantum states of atoms are detected
  • Allows you to calculate the position without external reference points

Пример: Квантовый акселерометр Imperial College London показывает точность в 1000 раз выше обычных MEMS-датчиков в смартфонах.

Unlike GPS, quantum systems:

  • They do not require external signals
  • Работают по принципу инерциальной навигации
  • Накопление ошибки всего 1 км за 3 дня (против 1 км/час у классических систем)

How does quantum navigation work?

Особую поэзию квантовая навигация обретает в контексте навигации внутри помещений – той самой «проблемы последнего метра», которая годами не давала покоя разработчикам. В то время как обычные системы спотыкаются о бетонные стены и металлические конструкции, квантовые сенсоры, подобно тонким камертонам, продолжают вести свою невидимую симфонию позиционирования.

Решение «проблемы последнего метра» в торговых центрах и аэропортах позволит максимально быстро находить нудные помещения.

The use of this technology to help visually impaired people, for whom independent navigation in complex spaces has always been a serious challenge, is especially touching.

В лондонском аэропорту Хитроу тестируют систему, сокращающую время поиска выхода на 37%.

Medical Applications.

  • Navigation of surgical robots with an accuracy of 0.1 mm
  • A search system for expensive medical equipment that works even in hospital basements.
  • For patients with cognitive impairments, this technology can be a real salvation, allowing staff to instantly find those who get lost in the labyrinths of hospital corridors.

Current developments and prospects

Today, quantum navigation devices still resemble bulky laboratory installations, and their cost is comparable to the price of a luxury car. But the history of technology teaches us that the journey from the first bulky computers to modern smartphones can be surprisingly fast. Already, companies like ColdQuanta are working to reduce the size of quantum sensors, trying to fit revolutionary technologies into a case comparable in size to a shoe box.

Military applications

Experts predict that by 2030 we may see the first commercial samples that are compact enough and affordable for mass use. When this happens, navigation inside buildings will cease to be a headache for architects and developers, becoming an inconspicuous but flawlessly working service, as natural as electric lighting in our homes.

  • Navigation of submarines without surfacing
  • Positioning in the conditions of electronic warfare
  • Work in areas of complete absence of signals

Hybrid solutions with shared use:

  1. Quantum sensors
  2. Bluetooth beacons
  3. Computer vision
  4. Computer vision

Architecture example:

Implementation issues

  • High cost (from $50,000 per sensor)
  • Large dimensions of the equipment
  • The need for complex calibration

Quantum navigation opens up new horizons for indoor positioning, offering solutions where traditional technologies are powerless. Company Today, Indoors Navigation is already developing hybrid systems that combine quantum principles with proven methods.

Like many great technologies, quantum navigation is likely to become noticeable only when it completely disappears into our daily lives, becoming an invisible thread that gently leads us through the complexities of the modern world. And then, looking back, we may wonder how we could have done without this amazing synthesis of quantum physics and engineering.

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Navigation at the Rostov-on-Don bus station

The Indoors Navigation team has implemented smart navigation in the Central Bus Station of Rostov-on-Don!

Now passengers can easily find their bus or the desired area using:

  • ✅ A mobile application with a 3D map and turn-by-turn navigation
  • ✅ Interactive terminals (infomats)
  • ✅ QR codes (works without installing the app)
  • ✅ Augmented reality (AR pointers through the camera) The system is powered by 400 BLE sensors, providing accurate positioning.

Benefit for passengers:

  • ➜ Saving time
  • ➜ Ease of use
  • ➜ Accessibility without downloading the app

Benefits for the bus station:

  • 📊 Movement analytics (heat maps, route history)
  • 📉 Reducing staff workload
  • 🔄 Improving the quality of service

Modern technology is for everyone's comfort!  Indoors Navigation is not just a navigation system, but a powerful building management platform that helps make your business more transparent, secure, and efficient.

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📍 What will you see?

The digital twin of the enterprise in action

Indoor geolocation services

Interactive navigation with QR codes and AR

🛠 How to integrate it?

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Digital navigation in YAROD: modern solutions for medicine

The company Indoors Navigation has implemented a patient navigation and tracking system in the Yakutsk Regional Oncological Dispensary (YAROD), solving the key problems of the medical facility.:

  • The difficulty of orientation in the hospital building
  • Search for doctors' offices and medical equipment
  • Control of patient movements

Implemented solutions:

  • Hardware search for medical staff
  • Accurate 3D map buildings with furniture detailing
  • The mobile app navigator with:
    — Поиском кабинетов и врачей
    — Маршрутизацией и позиционированием (+ AR-режимы)
    — 360° панорамами помещений
  • QR navigation for guests without an app
  • Tracking system patients through BLE Navitag bracelets

Implementation results:

✔ Reducing the search time for cabinets
✔ Simplification of patient monitoring
✔ Optimization of visitor flows
✔ Reducing the burden on staff

The technology is available:

  • In the mobile app

  • On interactive terminals

  • Via the web version

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K2TECH has developed the concept of a smart medical clinic

By the age of 2, he had designed the IT landscape for a premium medical clinic. The project includes engineering and IT systems that make the stay of visitors at the clinic as convenient as possible: from smart parking to patient navigation on the territory of the medical institution. 

Positioning

The patient positioning system determines the location of a person in the clinic. This system is based on smart bracelets, tags, and an app for mobile devices. Integration with the medical information system allows the application to automatically enroll the patient to the doctors of the chosen specialty, to build the shortest path to them, taking into account the number of people in the electronic queue. The system also optimizes the customer's business processes by analyzing the time spent by doctors on receiving clients.

Monitoring of the patient's condition

The bracelets record the main indicators of the patient's vital functions, have fall monitoring sensors and a doctor's emergency call button. In case of a sudden change in the position of the marker, the nearest video camera turns on, the corresponding image is displayed on the screen of the nurse on duty, and the patient's location is shown on the map. For this purpose, K2TECH experts have designed a video surveillance system covering all possible areas of the clinic's visitors.

POOR

Access control and management systems include both turnstiles at the entrance to the clinic and multimedia reader panels at doctors' offices that display available time slots and the current number of people in the queue. This allows the patient to make an appointment with a doctor on the spot by attaching a wristband or phone to the panel. A complex of security alarms is also responsible for patient safety: volumetric motion sensors, broken glass.

The source of the article. Company website К2Тех.

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🔹 Accuracy up to 1 meter
🔹 Low cost of implementation
🔹 Integration with mobile applications via SDK and third - party systems via API
🔹 SaaS and Op-Premise solution

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How a smartphone determines the position in the subway — navigation without GPS and Glonass

Представьте себя в незнакомом метро — вокруг бетонные стены, нет сигнала GPS, мобильный интернет работает с перебоями, а вам надо быстрой понять где в переходе вы находитесь.

Or how do you define:

  • Which stations is your train located between?
  • How much time is left before your stop?
  • When should I get ready to leave?

Traditional methods like looking out the window for station names or trying to hear announcements have long been outdated. Modern technology offers an elegant solution!

How does this solution work??

The new algorithm determines your location in the underground space by analyzing the characteristic vibrations of your smartphone due to the built-in sensors.

Classification of movement

When the train enters the tunnel:

  • The smartphone detects vibrations with a frequency of ~5 Hz (train movement)
  • When walking, the smartphone detects a frequency of ~2 Hz
  • Escalators and elevators will have their own unique frequency characteristics.

Collection of reference data

It is necessary to conduct a large-scale study and collect data from different stations, crossings and escalators.:

  • lots of subway rides in different cities
  • dozens of types of rolling stock
  • go through all possible scenarios (stops, acceleration, turns)

Neural network training

  • The algorithm is trained on thousands of trips in different subways around the world
  • It accurately distinguishes train movement from other passenger activities

Key advantages

It works without internet connection
All calculations take place directly on your device.

Complete confidentiality
Your data never leaves your smartphone.

Versatility
The algorithm can be adapted to any type of subway system.

Но есть один важный недостаток такого решения — не высокая точность определения положения в большом пространстве. Например можно достаточно точно понять на какой станции вы находитесь, но уже в каком месте этой станции вы стоите или около какого вагона, с высокой точностью не получится. Для повышения точности позиционирования это решение модно совмещать с уже ставшей привычной навигацией по маячкам iBeacon.

Why is this important for shopping malls, airports, and hospitals?

The technology developed for the subway may be well suited for indoor navigation on the surface of the earth! After all, the same problems often occur in shopping malls, hospitals, and office centers.:

  • There is no GPS signal/Glonass
  • Poor connectivity and insufficient wi-fi coverage
  • People get lost in large spaces and waste their time.

Indoors Navigation offers similar solutions for a wide range of industries and for a variety of tasks.:

Shopping malls

  • Shows the way to the desired store
  • Leads on promotions and discounts
  • Analyzes the flow of visitors

Airports

  • Escorts them to the boarding gates
  • Finds baggage carousels
  • Shows power points and other POI

Hospitals

  • It leads to the right doctor's office
  • Builds routes for hospital visitors
  • Optimizes the work of staff and the search for medical equipment

How does it work in buildings?

Instead of train vibrations, we use data received over the radio channel, and as a result, navigation appears where GPS and Glonass are powerless. To do this, we use:

  • Bluetooth beacons
  • Accelerometer and gyroscope of a mobile device
  • Digital indoor maps and shortest routes

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🔹 Accuracy up to 1 meter
🔹 Work without the Internet
🔹 Building movement analytics
🔹 Integration with mobile applications via the SDK

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Digital Transformation in Proptech 2025: Technology is changing real estate and indore navigation

Digital transformation continues to change all industries, and Proptech (Property Technology) is no exception. By 2025, real estate technologies will reach a new level: smart buildings, digital twins, automation of facility management and, of course, innovative Indoors Navigation systems will become the standard.


In this article, we will analyze the key trends of digital transformation in Protech, the role of Indoor navigation, and how these technologies benefit businesses and users. 

Finally, inefficient use of resources, high maintenance costs, and lack of data for process analysis and optimization complicate the management of residential complexes.

1. Protech in 2025: the main trends of digital transformation.

1.1. Smart buildings and IoT

Modern buildings are turning into "living" ecosystems where sensors, automation systems, and IoT (Internet of Things) control lighting, climate, security, and energy consumption. 

Case study: CBRE has implemented an IoT platform in office centers, which has reduced energy consumption by 20%. 

1.2. Digital Twins

The Digital Twin is a virtual replica of the building that is updated in real time. The technology allows you to simulate operational scenarios, predict breakdowns and optimize space. 

Case study: The Edge in Amsterdam uses a digital twin to manage a building, which has increased space efficiency by 30%. 

1.3. Blockchain and Smart contracts 

Blockchain technology accelerates real estate transactions, and smart contracts automate rental and payment processes. 

Case study: Propy is a platform for buying real estate through the blockchain, which reduces transaction times from weeks to days. 

1.4. Indoor Navigation 

One of the fastest growing segments of Proptech is Indoor navigation. Technology helps people navigate shopping malls, airports, hospitals, and business centers. 

Case study: Mall of America introduced Indoor navigation, which increased the average time spent by visitors by 15% and increased sales.

2. Indoor navigation in 2025: how it works and why it is needed.

2.1. Indoor navigation technologies.

— Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) и маячки – передают сигналы на смартфоны. 

— Wi-Fi – используются для примерного позиционирования с задержкой.  

— RFID – применяется на близком расстоянии от считывателя.  

— LiDAR и компьютерное зрение – применяются в AR-навигации. 

— UWB (Ultra-Wideband) – обеспечивает точность до 10 см. 

2.2. Where is Indoor Navigation used?

✅ Shopping malls – navigate through stores and promotions. 

✅ Airports and train stations – quick search for exits or check-in desks. 

✅ Hospitals – routing patients to doctors' offices. 

✅ Office centers – search for meeting and work areas. 

✅ Warehouses and logistics – optimization of employee movements. 

2.3. Business benefits.

🔹 Increased conversion – customers find the right stores faster. 

🔹 Reducing the burden on staff – fewer questions "Where is ...?". 

🔹 Collection of analytics – movement data helps to optimize the space. 

🔹 Improved customer experience – convenience for visitors = loyalty. 

3. Cases of Indoor navigation implementation in 2025 in the West.

3.1. Westfield Shopping Center (London)

Implemented AR navigation through the app. Customers see the route and receive personalized offers. **Result:** sales growth of 12%. 

3.2. Heathrow Airport (London)

Uses BLE beacons for navigation. Passengers save up to 30% of the time searching for an exit. 

3.3. Mount Sinai Hospital (New York)

The navigation system has reduced patient waiting time by 25%. 

4. The Future of Proptech and Indoor Navigation

By 2025, it is expected: 

— Массовое внедрение AR/VR-навигации.

— Интеграция Indoor-навигации с умными городами.

— Развитие автономных роботов-помощников в зданиях.

The digital transformation in Proptech 2025 makes buildings smarter and navigation more convenient. Modern indoor navigation systems are becoming a must-have for businesses, increasing efficiency and improving user experience at a low cost of implementation. 

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Virtual control room and indoor navigation for residential complexes

Residential complex management is a complex task that requires consideration of many factors, from monitoring communal systems to ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. Modern technologies such as virtual control room and indoor navigation make it possible to automate these processes, increase management efficiency and improve the quality of life in residential complexes. In this article, we will explain how these solutions work, what advantages they offer, and how they can be implemented using the Indoors Navigation Platform.


The management of residential complexes is fraught with a number of difficulties. One of the key issues is the control of communal systems such as heating, water and electricity supply. These systems require constant monitoring, and manual operation often leads to delays in troubleshooting and increased costs.

Another important task is to ensure security. Traditional access control systems do not always provide an adequate level of protection, and the lack of prompt response to emergencies can lead to serious consequences.

In addition, residents of large apartment complexes often face difficulties navigating inside the building. The lack of convenient navigation systems and personalized services reduces the comfort level.

Finally, inefficient use of resources, high maintenance costs, and lack of data for process analysis and optimization complicate the management of residential complexes.

What is a virtual control room?

A virtual control room is a digital platform that integrates all building management systems into a single interface. It allows remote monitoring and management of utility systems, security, access, and other aspects of residential complex operation.

A virtual control room can be used to monitor utility systems such as heating, water, and electricity. The platform automatically notifies about problems and accidents, which allows you to quickly fix problems.

Security management is also becoming more efficient through integration with video surveillance, access control, and fire alarm systems. The virtual control room provides rapid response to emergencies, which increases the level of protection for residents.

Analytics and reports generated by the platform help to collect data on resource consumption, system performance, and incidents. This data is used to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Remote control via a mobile application or web interface makes the virtual control room a convenient tool for management companies and residents.

Advantages of a virtual control room and indoor navigation.

Indoor navigation is an important element of comfort for residents, especially in large residential complexes with multiple entrances, floors, and infrastructure facilities. Modern solutions based on BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and iBeacon technology allow you to create accurate and convenient navigation systems.

Virtual control room and indoor navigation offer many advantages for managing residential complexes. Process automation reduces the cost of building maintenance and operation, and prompt troubleshooting minimizes downtime.

The integration of access control, video surveillance and fire alarm systems increases the level of security. Rapid emergency response provides protection for residents and property.

For residents, convenient navigation inside the building and personalized services, such as notifications of scheduled water shutdowns, significantly increase the comfort level.

How to implement a virtual control room and indoor navigation?

The implementation of a virtual control room and indoor navigation begins with the analysis of the object. It is necessary to identify key areas and systems that require automation, as well as develop a digital map of the building.

Then equipment is installed, such as BLE beacons for navigation and sensors for controlling utility systems. All systems are connected to the Interiors Navigation platform, which ensures their integration and interface configuration.

After testing and troubleshooting, the system is ready to launch. The training of staff and residents helps to ensure the effective use of new technologies.

Usage examples

Access control to entrances, parking lots and other areas is becoming more effective due to integration with video surveillance systems. This increases the level of security and prevents unauthorized access.

Collecting data on resource consumption and system performance allows you to generate reports to improve management and optimize processes.

Virtual control room and indoor navigation are modern solutions that make it possible to increase the efficiency of residential complex management, improve safety and comfort for residents. Integration with the Indoors Navigation Platform makes these processes simple, convenient and accessible.

Thanks to these technologies, facilities receive an innovative solution that makes life more convenient for users and more efficient for business owners.

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Smart barriers — affordable parking

Modern technologies are changing familiar processes, making them more convenient, safer and more efficient. One of these solutions is smart barriers — automated access control systems for parking lots, closed territories of business centers, residential complexes, logistics centers and other facilities.

The integration of smart barriers with Indoors Navigation opens up new opportunities for facility owners and users. In this article, we'll look at how smart barriers work, what their advantages are, and how Indoors Navigation makes them even more convenient.

What are smart barriers?

A smart barrier is an automated device that is remotely controlled and interacts with various identification systems. They allow you to control the entry and exit of vehicles, ensuring the safety and convenience of users.

Modern smart barriers support the following technologies:

  • License Plate recognition (LPR, ANPR) – cameras record the vehicle number and automatically open the barrier for registered vehicles.
  • Mobile applications – the user opens the barrier using a smartphone through a special application.
  • RFID cards and keyfobs – access using cards and keyfobs linked to a specific user.
  • QR codes and NFC are one-time passes that can be controlled remotely.

The integration of these technologies into a single platform allows for maximum automation and convenience.

How does Indoor Navigation improve the operation of smart barriers?

Interiors Navigation is a comprehensive platform for navigation and object management. It integrates with various systems, including smart barriers, providing convenient tools for monitoring and control. The main features of the Indoor Navigation platform for managing barriers:

Unified access system: integration with mobile applications, video surveillance systems, parking solutions and CRM.

Automatic management: setting up access rules for different categories of users.

Online monitoring: the statuses of the barriers, entry and exit statistics are displayed in real time.

Flexible analytics: reports on parking occupancy, time spent by cars, and traffic dynamics.

Intelligent navigation: Indoors Navigation helps drivers to find free parking spaces and optimal routes within the territory faster.

Advantages of using smart barriers

1. Maximum automation of processes

Thanks to the Indoors Navigation software modules, the control of the barriers becomes fully automatic. Facility owners can set up access rules in advance, and users get a convenient entry tool without having to search for access cards or call security.

2. Increased security level

All entries and exits are recorded in the system, and integration with video surveillance allows you to quickly monitor the situation. This is especially true for business centers, warehouse areas, and gated residential complexes.

3. Lower personnel costs

Guards no longer need to manually check their passes – the system automatically controls access. This reduces the burden on staff and increases work efficiency.

4. User-friendliness

Car owners get several convenient ways to control the barriers, whether it's a mobile app, automatic number recognition, or a QR pass. This saves a lot of time.

5. Flexible settings for different objects

  • Residential complexes – residents can open the barrier with a smartphone, and guests receive one-time QR codes.
  • Business centers - automatic access for employees and a flexible pass system for visitors.
  • Logistics centers – cargo transport control, entry and exit accounting, integration with ERP systems.
  • Shopping malls are a convenient parking system with dynamic fares and navigation to free spaces.

Usage Scenarios

1. Automatic entry by number.

The car owner adds the car number to the system. The camera recognizes the number, the Indoors Navigation system checks access and automatically opens the barrier.

2. Temporary guest passes.

The guest receives a QR code on his smartphone, scans it at the entrance, and the barrier opens. This method is convenient for business centers and residential complexes.

3. Dynamic parking management.

The Indoors Navigation Platform system analyzes parking congestion and regulates access to different zones, automatically distributing traffic flows.

Advantages of using smart barriers

Smart barriers combined with the Indoors Navigation building management system are a convenient and secure solution for automating access control. They allow:

✅ Reduce the waiting time at the entrance and exit. ✅ Simplify the management of passes through mobile applications. ✅ Improve security by integrating with video surveillance. Optimize parking spaces through analytics and navigation.

Thanks to these technologies, facilities receive an innovative solution that makes life more convenient for users and more efficient for business owners.

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Control over the movement of personnel and assets in buildings

Managing large facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, production facilities or shopping malls involves a number of difficulties. One of the key tasks is to control the movement of employees and material assets. The lack of effective monitoring can lead to work disruptions, discipline violations, and in some cases, damage or theft of property.

The company Indoors Navigation offers a modern solution that minimizes these risks and improves the efficiency of facility management.

Problems faced by building administrators:

1. Lack of control over staff movement.
Employees may be in the wrong places or spend their working hours inefficiently. A violation of discipline can lead to a decrease in productivity.

2. Risks associated with tangible assets:
The lack of tracking of the movement of equipment or goods increases the likelihood of damage or theft.
Difficulties in finding assets inside the building.

3. Inefficient use of resources:
The inability to optimize work processes due to the lack of data on the movements of employees and equipment.

A solution from Indoors Navigation

The Indoors Navigation platform is a universal building management tool that allows you to solve these problems.

How does it work?

  • For employees:
    A special mobile application is installed, or badges or bracelets with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology are issued.
    Каждый сотрудник становится «видимым» в системе, что позволяет отслеживать его местоположение в режиме реального времени.
  • For tangible assets:
    Electronic BLE tags are attached to equipment, goods, or other valuables.
    The administrator can track their movement inside the building and on the territory.
  • For the administrator:
    Information about the location of employees and assets is displayed in real time.
    The ability to control the time employees stay in certain areas. Receiving notifications about unauthorized movements or violations.

The integration of geomarketing with the Indoors Navigation platform allows businesses not only to receive data, but also to optimize processes based on it.

Advantages of the Indoors Navigation Platform:

  • Контроль дисциплины — администратор может отслеживать, где находятся сотрудники и как они используют рабочее время, а это помогает предотвратить нарушения и повысить производительность.
  • Защита активов — система позволяет минимизировать риски хищения или порчи имущества благодаря постоянному мониторингу перемещения материальных ценностей.
  • Оптимизация процессов — данные о перемещениях сотрудников и активов помогают выявить узкие места в рабочих процессах и повысить общую эффективность.
  • Универсальность — платформа подходит для различных типов зданий: офисов, складов, производственных помещений, торговых центров и других объектов.

The Indoors Navigation platform is not only a tool for tracking movements. It is a comprehensive building management solution that allows:

  • Monitor operational systems and services.
  • Optimize production processes.
  • To increase the safety and transparency of work at the facility.

The Indoors Navigation platform is a reliable assistant for building administrators, which allows them to take control of the movement of personnel and assets, increase discipline and optimize work processes.

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Why does Apple's UWB chip deserve attention?

Positioning and spatial interaction technologies are becoming more important to consumers and developers every year. One of the most discussed developments in this area has been the introduction of the second-generation ultra-broadband chip in the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 9. These devices open up new horizons for the use of UWB technology, offering improved features and capabilities.

In this article, we will look at why the second-generation UWB chip is of such interest, what prospects it opens up for users and developers, and how it can change the approach to positioning and interacting with devices.


Spatial interaction: a new era of possibilities

Многие пользователи iPhone даже не подозревают, что их устройства уже давно оснащены невероятной функцией, способной определять расстояние и ориентацию до других устройств. Эта «суперспособность» появилась еще в iPhone 11 благодаря первому поколению чипа UWB (U1).

How does it work?

The UWB chip uses radio signals in a wide frequency range (5-9 GHz), which practically merge with background noise. When the device interacts with other compatible devices, the chip measures the time it takes for the signal to reach the object and return back. This allows you to accurately determine the distance between devices – literally at the centimeter level.

Usage examples:

  • AirDrop: Selects the device closest to it.
  • Search for things with AirTag: pinpoint the location of lost keys or wallet.
  • HomePod: Automatically switches the sound when entering a room.

UWB technology has already made the interaction between Apple devices more intuitive and convenient. However, with the advent of the second-generation chip, even more opportunities await us.


Energy efficiency and productivity: advantages of the new generation

The second-generation UWB chip was created based on a 7nm process technology (instead of the 16nm in the previous version). This means that it has become more compact, consumes less energy and provides higher performance.

Why is reducing energy consumption so important?

  1. Durability of devices:
    Devices with UWB, such as AirTag, will be able to work for up to 2-3 years on a single battery, which significantly increases their service life.
  2. Support for continuous interaction:
    Due to the low power consumption, UWB devices can be constantly active, providing smoother interaction without the need for frequent charging.
  3. New usage scenarios:
    The reduced power consumption makes the technology more versatile and suitable for devices with limited resources, such as compact sensors or wearable gadgets.

Range expansion

Apple заявила о 3-кратном увеличении диапазона действия UWB-чипа второго поколения. Это означает, что устройства могут взаимодействовать на больших расстояниях, предоставляя пользователям новые возможности. Например, функция точного поиска в приложении «Локатор» теперь может использоваться для обнаружения друзей или устройств в более широком радиусе.


Indoor positioning: security and privacy

One of the promising applications of the new UWB chip is positioning technology in enclosed spaces. Traditional systems such as GPS do not work in tunnels, buildings, or underground parking lots. This is where ultra-broadband using TDoA Downlink technology (signal arrival time difference) comes to the rescue.

How does it work?

UWB beacons transmit signals to the user's phone. The device receives them and calculates its location based on the difference in the arrival time of the signal from different beacons. At the same time, no data is transmitted from the phone, which ensures a high level of privacy.

Usage examples:

  • Tunnels and underground parking: determining the location of a car in the absence of GPS.
  • Торговые центры — навигация по этажам и поиск нужного магазина.
  • Аэропорты — помощь пассажирам в поиске выхода на посадку или багажа.
  • Музеи — создание интерактивных маршрутов для посетителей.

This approach ensures accurate positioning with minimal risk of data leakage, making it attractive to privacy-conscious users.


Spatial computing and new devices

UWB technology may become a key element of future Apple devices, including Vision Pro. These smart glasses use computer vision to navigate in space, but integrating a UWB chip could significantly reduce power consumption, which is especially important for wearable devices.

The prospects:

  • Compact devices: Energy saving allows you to create lighter and more convenient smart glasses.
  • Ecosystem Integration: UWB can interact with other devices, creating a more connected user experience.

New UWB Usage Scenarios

1. Access control and contactless authentication

Using UWB, you can completely dispense with keys and access cards. For example:

  • Entering the hotel room without a key: the door recognizes the device and opens automatically.
  • Workplace access: Devices with UWB identify an employee and provide access to computers or equipment.

2. Determining the movement and orientation of objects

UWB allows devices to analyze reflected signals to determine the movement and shape of objects. This could find applications in robotics, security, and even sports analytics.

3. Device synchronization

Accurate distance and orientation data allows devices to interact with each other on a new level. For example, speakers and headphones can automatically switch between each other depending on the distance to the user.


Finally

The ultra-broadband UWB technology embedded in Apple's second-generation chip opens a new chapter in spatial interaction. Higher performance, energy efficiency, and enhanced positioning capabilities make this technology key to the future of smart devices.

From precise indoor positioning to contactless authentication, UWB is already changing our understanding of how modern technology should work. And with further development, we will no doubt see even more amazing possibilities of this technology.

Indoors Navigation continues to follow the development of UWB technologies in order to use them in its products and provide customers with the most innovative navigation and positioning solutions.

Technology application UWB For navigation, you can explore the Indoors Navigation website.

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