UWB‐Based De‐densification of Spaces and Work Environments

This chapter begins with a general review of UltraWideband (UWB) technology, and addresses the smart tag application of UWB technology for work environment (office, factory floor) applications. It focuses on one of the various technical approaches that can be used for Office Social Distancing (OSD) and Office Dynamic Cluster Monitoring and Analysis (ODCMA): UWB Smart Tags. UWB‐based communication provides near‐gigabit per second data rate connectivity in conjunction with immunity from noise and multipath interference while also enjoying low power consumption. In the specific context of smart cities, documented applications of UWB have included the following, among several others: transportation; car and driver safety; public safety; tracking of people; hospital operations and safety; and tracking of goods and assets. UWB has increasingly gained interest in Real‐Time Location System applications due to its capability to obtain typical location precision of 30 cm or better, making it more accurate than other wireless technologies.