Applications of LiDAR Sensors in the Asset Tracking Industry

Overview

The asset tracking industry involves the monitoring and management of physical assets throughout their lifecycle. It utilizes various technologies such as GPS, RFID, barcode scanning, and IoT to track assets in real-time, optimize their usage, prevent loss or theft, and streamline operations. Industries like logistics, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail heavily rely on asset tracking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance security. Asset tracking solutions offer features like inventory management, maintenance scheduling, location tracking, and analytics to help businesses better utilize their resources and make data-driven decisions.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s Lidar Sensors are sometimes referred to as Laser scanners, 3D laser rangefinders, Laser radar, Light detection and ranging sensors, Laser-based distance sensors, Laser mapping devices and Laser imaging systems.

GAO Tek’s Lidar Sensors have the following applications in the asset tracking industry:

Indoor Asset Mapping: GAO’s LiDAR sensors enable precise indoor mapping of assets within warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. This facilitates optimized storage layouts and streamlined inventory management processes.

Outdoor Asset Tracking: By deploying LiDAR sensors on vehicles or drones, we enhance outdoor asset tracking in industries like logistics and transportation. Our solutions provide real-time location data and route optimization, ensuring efficient asset movement and delivery.

Infrastructure Monitoring: GAO’s LiDAR technology aids in monitoring critical infrastructure assets such as bridges, pipelines, and power lines. By capturing detailed 3D images, our sensors detect structural deformities or damages, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime.
Security Surveillance: LiDAR sensors from GAO bolster security surveillance systems by offering precise detection and tracking of unauthorized access to assets or restricted areas. This enhances overall site security and helps in preventing theft or vandalism.
Precision Agriculture: In the agricultural sector, our LiDAR solutions support precision farming practices by providing accurate terrain mapping and crop monitoring. This assists farmers in optimizing irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting processes, leading to improved yields and resource utilization.
Asset Inspection and Maintenance: GAO’s LiDAR sensors facilitate comprehensive asset inspection and maintenance routines by capturing detailed 3D scans of equipment and infrastructure. This enables early detection of defects or wear, ensuring timely repairs and prolonging asset lifespan.

More information on LiDAR sensors and their applications in other industries can be found on this page LiDAR sensors

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Systems in the Asset Tracking Industry Utilizing LiDAR Sensors

Here are some popular systems in the Asset Tracking using LiDAR Sensors:

Warehouse Management System (WMS) with LiDAR Integration:

System Description: This system combines LiDAR sensors with a Warehouse Management System to enable accurate real-time tracking of assets within warehouses.
Features: Asset location mapping, inventory management, automated picking and packing, real-time alerts for asset movement, integration with ERP systems.
Software: Customized WMS software integrated with LiDAR data processing capabilities.

Fleet Tracking and Management System with LiDAR Integration:

System Description: Integrates LiDAR sensors with a Fleet Tracking and Management System to monitor the movement and condition of assets in transit.
Features: Real-time vehicle tracking, route optimization, geofencing, driver behavior monitoring, theft prevention, maintenance scheduling.
Software: Fleet management software with LiDAR data analysis and visualization tools.

Construction Equipment Monitoring System with LiDAR Integration:

System Description: Utilizes LiDAR sensors to track heavy machinery and equipment on construction sites, ensuring efficient asset utilization and safety compliance.
Features: Equipment location tracking, usage analytics, predictive maintenance, safety zone monitoring, theft detection.
Software: Construction equipment management software integrated with LiDAR-based asset tracking modules.

Pipeline and Utility Asset Monitoring System with LiDAR Integration:

System Description: Employs LiDAR sensors for monitoring the condition and location of underground pipelines and utility assets.
Features: Pipeline mapping, leak detection, asset integrity assessment, encroachment detection, regulatory compliance reporting.
Software: Pipeline management software incorporating LiDAR data processing and visualization tools.

Healthcare Equipment Tracking System with LiDAR Integration:

System Description: Integrates LiDAR sensors into healthcare facility management systems to track medical equipment and assets.
Features: Asset location tracking, equipment utilization analytics, maintenance scheduling, infection control compliance.
Software: Healthcare asset management software with LiDAR-enabled asset tracking capabilities.

Retail Inventory Management System with LiDAR Integration:

System Description: Leverages LiDAR sensors for accurate and efficient inventory tracking and management in retail environments.
Features: Shelf inventory monitoring, stock replenishment automation, theft prevention, product placement optimization, demand forecasting.
Software: Retail inventory management software integrated with LiDAR-based inventory tracking modules.

GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s LiDAR sensors comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Regulations
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guidelines
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards
Department of Commerce Export Controls

GAO Tek’s LiDAR sensors comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Transport Canada Regulations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Environment and Climate Change Canada Regulations
Privacy Laws and Regulations
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Regulations
National Research Council Canada (NRC) Standards
Export Controls

Case Studies of LiDAR sensors in the Asset Tracking Industry

LiDAR sensors are sometimes called Laser scanners, 3D laser rangefinders, Laser radar, Light detection and ranging sensors, Laser-based distance sensors, Laser mapping devices and Laser imaging systems.

Here are some practical examples of using LiDAR sensors in the Asset Tracking Industry:

Warehouse Inventory Optimization in New York City, NY: LiDAR sensors were deployed in a large warehouse in NYC to optimize inventory management. Alongside RFID tags and barcode scanners, the sensors provided real-time data on asset location, leading to improved stock replenishment processes and reduced operational costs.
Port Asset Monitoring in Boston, MA: An integrated system combining IoT sensors, GPS tracking, and CCTV cameras was used to track assets within a busy port facility in Boston. This multi-sensor approach enabled efficient monitoring of cargo containers and equipment, enhancing port security and streamlining logistics operations.
Construction Equipment Tracking in Chicago, IL: A combination of GPS trackers, RFID tags, and Bluetooth beacons was integrated into a construction equipment tracking system in Chicago. This diverse sensor network helped monitor the location and usage of heavy machinery on construction sites, leading to improved asset utilization and project efficiency.

Fleet Management in Detroit, MI: An advanced fleet management system in Detroit incorporated GPS tracking, telematics, and predictive analytics. This technology stack provided accurate real-time location data, enabling better route optimization, maintenance scheduling, and driver safety.
Oil and Gas Pipeline Monitoring in Houston, TX: A comprehensive pipeline monitoring system in the Houston area utilized a combination of acoustic sensors, fiber-optic cables, and satellite imaging. This multi-sensor approach facilitated precise mapping of pipeline routes and early detection of leaks or encroachments, enhancing asset integrity and regulatory compliance.
Agricultural Asset Tracking in Atlanta, GA: An agricultural asset tracking solution in rural areas around Atlanta integrated GPS trackers, soil sensors, and weather stations. This diverse sensor network helped farmers optimize equipment usage, irrigation schedules, and crop management practices, resulting in improved yields and sustainability.
Railway Asset Management in Los Angeles, CA: A railway asset management system in Los Angeles leveraged IoT sensors, vibration monitors, and predictive maintenance algorithms. This multi-sensor approach provided detailed insights into the condition of railway infrastructure, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing disruptions to train operations.
Utility Infrastructure Monitoring in Seattle, WA: A utility infrastructure monitoring system in the Seattle area combined aerial drones, thermal imaging cameras, and IoT sensors. This diverse sensor network helped utilities companies track the condition and location of assets such as power lines and substations, improving reliability and safety.
Forestry Asset Mapping in British Columbia: A forestry asset mapping project in British Columbia utilized satellite imagery, LiDAR data, and GIS technology. This multi-sensor approach provided detailed terrain data and forest inventory information, enabling forestry companies to plan logging operations more efficiently and minimize environmental impact.
Mining Equipment Tracking in Alberta: A mining equipment tracking system in Alberta integrated RFID tags, ruggedized GPS trackers, and IoT sensors. This diverse sensor network enabled real-time monitoring of equipment location, usage, and environmental conditions in remote mining sites, improving operational efficiency and safety.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the asset tracking industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

GAO RFID

Supply Chain RFID

Use of LiDAR Sensors with Leading Software and Cloud Services in the Asset Tracking Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s LiDAR Sensors with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

Application Software:

Trimble Asset Tracking
AssetPulse
ClearPathGPS
Asset Panda
Samsara Asset Tracking
CalAmp Telematics Cloud
OnAsset Intelligence Asset Tracking Software
Geotab Asset Tracking
Fleet Complete Asset Tracker
Synovia Solutions Asset Management Software

Cloud Services:

Microsoft Azure IoT
Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core
Google Cloud IoT Core
Verizon Connect Asset Tracking
AT&T Asset Management Solutions
Oracle IoT Asset Monitoring Cloud
IBM Watson IoT Platform
Cisco Kinetic for Cities
Fleetmatics Reveal Asset Tracking
ClearPathGPS Cloud Platform

GAO Tek’s LiDAR Sensor and their applications in other industries are listed on this page, LiDAR Sensor

Other related products can be found at this category page, IoT

Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada .

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in the Asset Tracking we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Accenture
Bain & Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Capgemini
CGI Group
Cognizant
Deloitte
Ernst & Young (EY)
IBM Global Services
KPMG
McKinsey & Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
TELUS

GAO has Many Customers in the Asset Tracking Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in Autonomous Vehicles Industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products

in the asset tracking industry. Article about related industries are given below:

GAO RFID

Supply Chain RFID

Here are some of GAO’s customers in the Asset Tracking: