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Briefing
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- RFly – Drones developed by MIT Researchers that relay RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) signals for more accurate and efficient inventory control
- Features – Include size smaller than normal to fit tight spaces and avoid collision with warehouse employees, as well as 19-centimeter accuracy in localizing tags
- Challenges with Current RFID Drones – Bulky due to attached readers, making them unsuitable for smaller, crammed spaces, and unsafe for warehouse operations
- Pilot Testing – Next round of experiment will be set in Massachusetts retailer's warehouse, after successful initial test in Media Lab involving tagged objects
- Next Steps – Plans to develop software that enables autonomous piloting to replace human operators for current RFly version
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Sector
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Information Technology, Wholesale and Retail Trade
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Organization
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Source
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Hardesty, L., "Drones relay RFID signals for inventory control",
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Margaritoff, M., "MIT researchers develop highly efficient, drone-based 'RFly' RFID system",
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Deahl, D., "MIT figured out a better way for drones to use RFID technology",
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Nordrum, A., "MIT builds drone-based RFID relay to track boxes in warehouses",
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Original Publication Date
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August 25, 2017
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