Beyond the individual sensor: an integrated vision of space
TRACE is an industrial research and experimental development project aimed at creating an advanced multimodal location platform, designed to improve the tracking and analysis of movements within complex environments.
The project integrates various sensing and location technologies to provide a more accurate, robust and scalable view of spaces and the flows through them.
MULTI-MODAL LOCALIZZATION
RT SENSOR FUSION
INDOOR FLOW ANALYTICS
Multimodal platform and technology approach
The TRACE platform combines WiFi, RFID and infrared sensors, integrating data from these technologies through fusion algorithms and advanced spatial models.
The goal is to improve:
- accuracy and continuity of tracking
- robustness of measurements
- management of flows and volumes
The system is designed to be scalable, capable of managing multiple devices and adapting to the size and complexity of the monitored area, thus reducing the time lost in locating entities.
Where did the project originate?
In complex indoor environments, such as production buildings, large structures or spaces with high population density, traditional location technologies show limitations related to interference, occlusions and signal loss.
TRACE was created to address these critical issues, exploring a multi-technology approach capable of combining multiple sources of information and providing a reliable representation of space and the movements within it.
Research, security and value for N&C
From an R&D perspective, TRACE addresses key challenges such as integration with complex topological models, real-time data management and information security and privacy. The solutions studied include edge computingtechniques, distributed architectures and integrated security systems.
The project strengthens N&C’s positioning in the field of advanced location and system integration solutions, enhancing cross-functional expertise in technology infrastructure, software, IoT and data analysis.
