RuBee
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- #Asset Tracking
- #RuBee
- #Wireless Protocol
- RuBee is a wireless protocol developed by Visible Assets Inc. (VAI) for asset tracking, particularly in secure and military applications.
- RuBee operates in the low-frequency (LF) band (131 kHz) using magnetic coupling, making it resistant to shielding by metal or water.
- Originally designed for healthcare logistics, RuBee found its niche in military and defense, especially for tracking firearms and high-value assets.
- RuBee tags are battery-powered and include microcontrollers, enabling features like temperature logging and round-counting in firearms.
- The protocol's near-field operation ensures short-range communication, making it difficult to detect or intercept, a key feature for secure facilities.
- RuBee has been adopted by the Department of Energy (DoE) and military for applications like weapon inventory and secure facility access control.
- Despite its technical advantages, RuBee remains a niche technology, primarily used in defense contracting and secure environments.
- VAI continues to innovate with RuBee, targeting $30 million in annual revenue, but its website and documentation appear outdated.