Why Samsung Can’t Give Up on UWB Technology — Moving Beyond Smartphones Into Spatial Computing
Hello, this is Freegrow! These days, when you search for the term “UWB,” most of what comes up is about smartphones — Galaxy Z Flip, SmartTag, and iPhone. What’s interesting, though, is that even though this technology isn’t widely used yet, Samsung still hasn’t given up on UWB (Ultra-Wideband). Why is that? Is it simply […]
Mobile Anchor Distance Measurement Test by OS
Hello, this is Freegrow. Today, we introduce a simple test using our Mobile Anchor. We wanted to see how far the distance can be measured on Android and iOS. One of the most common questions from users is: “How far can my smartphone stay connected to the Mobile Anchor?” So we ran the same test […]
Smart Exhibition Technology: BLE and UWB for Location Curation
Hello, this is Freegrow!These days, museums, art galleries, and exhibitions focus on smart exhibition technology. It is not only about how you design the exhibition, but also about what kind of visitor experience you provide. A key part of this is location-based curation technology. This system detects where the visitor is and gives the right […]
UWB Indoor Positioning : How to Install Anchors for Better Z-Axis Accuracy
Anchor installation is the step most teams underestimate when their UWB results come out wrong. Hello, this is Freegrow 😊When you set up a UWB-based indoor positioning system, most people only think about the XY plane. But what if you need height (Z-axis) information? For example, worker safety, drone position, or separating multi-level spaces. With […]
UWB RTLS Experiment with Creator Kit: Pedestrian Detection and Danger Zone Alerts
Hello, this is Freegrow 👋 In the last story, we shared how a student project team first tried to use a DIY DWM1000 module. That attempt failed, and finally, they chose the UWB Creator Kit. With Q1, the students felt, “Now we can do this project in the right way.” Then they started their real […]
UWB RTLS Creator Kit : Why We Chose It and First Results
Hello, this is Freegrow. In the last post, we shared a case where a university student team tried to use the Crowtail DWM1000 module and a DIY soldered DWM1000 module. But they faced many problems. The main issues were unstable communication and hardware limits. The biggest lesson was simple:“To succeed, you must choose a verified […]
UWB DIY Failure: What We Learned and Why We Chose the UWB Creator Kit
Hello, this is Freegrow. When you prepare a capstone design or graduation project, you may think, “Maybe we can save money by building the module ourselves?” Most of you have probably thought about this at least once. The case I will share today also started with that idea, and it ends with why we chose […]
UWB RTLS Creator Kit Used by University Students: Pedestrian Tracking and Safety Test Case
Hello, this is Freegrow. Today, we want to share an interesting case where real users tested our UWB Creator Kit (Q1). The main actors of this test are university students from the Department of Electronic Engineering. They worked on a project called “Pedestrian Tracking and Danger Zone Alert” and used Freegrow’s RTLS technology. Let’s see […]
RTK GPS vs GPS: What’s the Difference? Accuracy and Use Cases Explained
Hello, this is Freegrow. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at one of the questions many people ask: what’s the difference between GPS and RTK GPS? We’ll break it down in a simple way and also share the latest use cases as of 2025. Among all the positioning technologies we use every day, […]
Real-Time Monitoring System and Geofence Experience at the Safety Expo 2025
Hello, this is Freegrow. At this year’s Safety Industry Expo, we are showcasing our UWB-based location monitoring solution that you can try out for yourself. It’s not just a presentation—you can directly experience how the system works in real industrial environments. Why Do We Need Smart Safety Management? Workplace safety is not just about following […]