| Current research on localizing objects and humans typically concentrates on
a single technical solution in one of the following main categories: radio-based, acoustic,
and image processing systems. Together with more matured systems (like GPS)
numerous localization techniques coexist in isolation. But having a closer look on
deploying localization systems in industrial applications several problems arise as the
environmental influences differ too much to use one single technology. Moreover, the
localization system needs to be integrated with other enterprise applications to enhance
business processes. We identified concepts to overcome the limitations of current standalone
systems and evaluated the feasibility in a prototypical localization system, which
we deployed in an industrial steel plant. This work discusses how a localization system
can help to improve occupational safety in industrial plants and presents concepts and
findings gained during the deployment and test phase. |