GPS is unreliable indoors, making it unsuitable for tracking people, pets, robots, or assets inside homes and buildings. Although technologies like RADAR and LiDAR can solve this problem, they are costly and impractical for most real-world DIY and deployment scenarios.
To address these challenges, we present a practical, affordable indoor positioning solution built using IndusBoard and BLE/Wi-Fi triangulation. By analysing RSSI values from multiple IndusBoard anchors, the system calculates real-time indoor positions and displays them live on a web interface, without the need for internet connectivity or external infrastructure.
Key Features
- Real-time indoor tracking using IndusBoard Coin with BLE and Wi-Fi
- RSSI-based triangulation and trilateration for accurate positioning
- Uses 3 or more IndusBoard anchors (4 recommended for higher accuracy)
- ESP-NOW communication for fast, low-latency, router-free networking
- Supports 2D and 3D positioning, including height and depth estimation
- Built-in accelerometer and magnetometer on IndusBoard for direction and motion tracking
- Live web-based dashboard hosted directly on the IndusBoard device
- Compact, low-power, and scalable for single-room or multi-floor setups
Applications
- Indoor tracking of people, pets, and wearables using IndusBoard tags
- Robot navigation and autonomous indoor movement
- Smart home and indoor automation systems
- Asset and equipment tracking in offices, labs, and warehouses
- Learning and prototyping indoor positioning systems with IndusBoard
IndusBoard is purpose-built for connected, real-time sensing and positioning applications. With integrated Wi-Fi, BLE, ESP-NOW support, and onboard motion sensors, it enables rapid prototyping of advanced indoor tracking systems without additional hardware. Its ability to operate as both an anchor and a tag, host a live web interface, and process sensor data locally makes IndusBoard well-suited for low-latency, privacy-friendly deployments.