In our modern tech-driven world, the Internet of Things (IoT) has mainly centered on everyday items like smart thermostats and lighting systems that enhance convenience and energy efficiency in homes. However, the industrial and defense sectors face unique challenges that demand robust, reliable, and secure IoT solutions. Visible Assets aims to address these challenges with its RuBee technology, offering unparalleled performance in environments where traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies fall short.
Industrial and defense sectors require reliable tracking and monitoring systems for sensitive and critical assets. Traditional RF-based IoT solutions often fail in environments with high steel content or human interference. Additionally, the risk of electromagnetic radiation triggering explosives (HERF) or interfering with fuses on ordnance (HERO) poses significant safety hazards. Visible Assets’ RuBee technology was developed to solve these critical issues, ensuring reliable and secure asset management in the most demanding conditions.
RuBee, a magnetic-based wireless technology, provides a reliable and secure solution for tracking and monitoring assets in industrial and defense settings. Unlike conventional RF technologies, RuBee’s magnetic signals are immune to interference from steel and human bodies, ensuring consistent performance even in challenging environments.
“Our signal is magnetic, not radio frequency-based, so it’s unaffected by steel or people. You can read our tags whether they’re in your purse, pocket, or on your body, and even inside a steel case or underwater—capabilities RF can’t match. Another key advantage is our safety around explosives, ensuring harmlessness in sensitive environments,” says CEO John Stevens.
RuBee is designed with safety in mind, particularly around explosives. Unlike RF signals, which can inadvertently trigger explosives, RuBee’s magnetic signals pose no such risk, addressing HERF (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Flammables) and HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation on Ordnance) concerns. This safety feature ensures the protection of both personnel and assets in sensitive environments.
The technology’s durability is further enhanced by the RuBee tags’ proven battery life of 5 to 25 years and an operational range of 1 to 150 feet. These tags are sealed, meet MILSTD 810G standards, and are IP68 waterproof up to 5,000 feet, guaranteeing long-term reliability even under harsh conditions.
Furthermore, RuBee addresses critical security concerns like eavesdropping, tempest, and targeting by eliminating compromising emanations. This feature is particularly vital in defense applications, where the interception of RF signals can have serious implications.
The use of RuBee tags streamlines weapon tracking and auditing processes, significantly reducing labor and time costs while ensuring absolute accuracy in inventory management and chain of custody. This comprehensive capability has firmly established Visible Assets as a leader in armory solutions.
RuBee represents a significant leap forward in industrial and defense IoT. As the demand for reliable and secure solutions continues to rise, Visible Assets is poised to dominate the market with its RuBee technology.
