Indoor Positioning Live Demo: ±2cm Tracking Over 100m | Marvelmind

By /

Product Demos

Indoor Positioning Live Demo: ±2cm Tracking Over 100m | Marvelmind

▶ 3:13
📅 2021-05-26

Indoor Positioning Live Demo: ±2cm Tracking Over 100m | Marvelmind

🔗 Watch on YouTube

For more information, please contact: info@marvelmind.com

What This Video Covers

This live demonstration showcases Marvelmind's ultrasonic indoor positioning system tracking two mobile beacons (helmet and jacket) on a single person across a ~100m operational area with ±2cm precision. Using six stationary Super-Beacons arranged in five connected submaps, the system delivers continuous, accurate indoor location tracking suitable for warehouse automation, safety applications, and personnel monitoring—proving that reliable indoor GPS-free positioning is achievable at enterprise scale.

▶ Video Contents

✓ Key Takeaways

  • ±2cm precision tracking across ~100m without GPS, proven in live demonstration
  • Six Super-Beacons arranged in five submaps enable seamless large-area coverage
  • Multi-beacon tracking per asset/person ensures redundancy and enhanced accuracy
  • Ultrasonic RTLS eliminates WiFi/cellular dependency; reliable in harsh industrial environments
  • Modular submap architecture scales from single zones to enterprise warehouse automation
  • Simultaneous tracking of personnel and assets supports safety, efficiency, and autonomous operations

👥 Who Should Watch This

Warehouse managers, safety officers, and automation engineers evaluating indoor positioning systems for personnel tracking and autonomous operations. This demo proves Marvelmind's ±2cm accuracy in large-scale indoor environments without relying on traditional GPS, solving the critical challenge of real-time location awareness in industrial facilities.

? FAQ

Q: How does Marvelmind achieve ±2cm accuracy without GPS indoors?
Marvelmind uses ultrasonic time-of-flight technology from strategically positioned Super-Beacons. The system calculates distances by measuring sound wave travel time between stationary and mobile beacons, then triangulates the precise position in real-time. This physics-based approach eliminates GPS and WiFi dependency, providing consistent accuracy regardless of building materials or electromagnetic interference.
Q: What is a submap and why use multiple submaps for large areas?
A submap is a localized positioning zone (up to 30m coverage) defined by a cluster of Super-Beacons. Multiple submaps connect seamlessly to expand coverage across larger facilities. This modular approach ensures reliable line-of-sight geometry and maintains ±2cm accuracy even in complex industrial layouts with obstacles or multi-level structures.
Q: Can the system track multiple people simultaneously on different routes?
Yes. Each mobile beacon broadcasts unique identification, allowing the system to track unlimited individuals or assets concurrently within the coverage area. In this demo, two mobile beacons on the same person prove the system can handle multiple simultaneous tracking streams without interference or accuracy loss.
Q: What are typical applications beyond personnel tracking?
Marvelmind's indoor positioning system powers forklift tracking, autonomous robot navigation, warehouse automation, drone flight, geo-fencing, and safety monitoring in tunnels or underground environments. Any application requiring continuous, precise location data in GPS-denied indoor spaces benefits from this RTLS technology.
Q: How is the system configured and deployed in a real warehouse?
Start with indoor positioning system planning to map coverage requirements and submap layout. Follow installation guides for beacon placement, radio setup, and line-of-sight validation. Marvelmind's modular approach allows phased deployment, scaling from a single submap to multi-zone enterprise systems without interrupting operations.

ⓘ Detailed Overview

Marvelmind's live tracking demo reveals the real-world capabilities of ultrasonic indoor positioning for personnel and asset tracking in large industrial spaces. The system deploys six stationary Super-Beacons across five submaps (each covering up to 30m), creating a unified positioning network spanning approximately 100 meters with ±2cm accuracy in 2D (XY) space. Two mobile beacons mounted on a person's helmet and jacket simultaneously transmit location data through a Modem v5.1, enabling continuous dual-point tracking without GPS or wireless infrastructure dependency. This architecture demonstrates Marvelmind's scalability advantage over traditional RTLS solutions and validates the system's suitability for warehouse automation, forklift tracking, autonomous robot navigation, and safety-critical applications requiring sub-centimeter precision. The multi-submap approach shows how Marvelmind solves line-of-sight challenges in complex industrial layouts, enabling seamless positioning across multiple zones without performance degradation. Real-time tracking visualization confirms the system's responsiveness and reliability for dynamic operational environments.

# Topics

indoor positioningindoor trackingreal-time trackingRTLSwarehouse automationpeople trackingindoor GPSsubmaps

🔗 Related Resources

Indoor Positioning System Planning →Indoor Positioning System Implementation →Building Submaps Guide (PDF) →Forklift Tracking & Monitoring →Line of Sight Requirements →

📍 Need precise indoor positioning for your project?

Plan Your System →

For more information, please contact: info@marvelmind.com
Scroll to Top