4D1 Launches T2: Transforming Manufacturing with Millimeter-Level 3D Indoor Positioning and Full 6DoF Orientation
- doug04355
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
At 4D1, we’ve always believed that precision unlocks productivity. Just as GPS transformed transportation, construction, and agriculture—reducing the skills needed to perform complex tasks—our new T2 Precise Indoor Positioning Tracker is bringing the same leap forward indoors.
Why T2 Matters
T2 delivers millimeter-level 3D indoor positioning with full 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) orientation, without the drift issues that limit traditional SLAM or LiDAR systems. This isn’t just about accuracy—it’s about empowering manufacturers to:
Automate workflows and optimize autonomous robots (AMRs and cobots)
Instantly upskill human workers and reduce onboarding time
Enable precise human–robot collaboration
Generate actionable 4D data for AI-driven insights
“T2 is about more than just precision,” says Douglas Langen, CEO of 4D1. “It’s about empowering both people and robots to work together seamlessly. By giving humans and machines the same millimeter-level awareness, we’re lowering the skills barrier, improving safety, and unlocking productivity that was previously impossible indoors.”
By embedding millimeter-level positioning into both tools and robotic systems, T2 allows manufacturers to do more with fewer inputs, unlocking the full potential of modern industrial automation.
T2 at a Glance: Key Specifications
Dimensions: 99 x 46 x 21 mm
Position Accuracy: <3 mm
Attitude Accuracy: <1°
Update Rate: Up to 120 Hz
Latency: <50 ms
Maximum Range: 20 m
Maximum Trackers: Unlimited
Physical Interfaces: 2 Button, Status LED
Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
Lowering the Skills Gap
When GPS “Uberized” transportation and heavy industry, operators could perform complex tasks with far less training and experience. T2 brings that same advantage indoors: new workers and robots alike can perform highly precise tasks with confidence, while experienced teams focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency rather than micromanaging processes.
Solving the Limitations of Indoor Navigation
T2 addresses the challenges that have held back industrial automation:
Untouchable 6DoF Motion Capture – Enables precise tracking of both humans and robots, previously unattainable indoors.
Drift-Free Localization – Reliable millimeter accuracy without SLAM drift.
Scalable Coverage – From single workstations to full factory floors.
Upskilling & Workforce Enablement – Instant guidance for human operators and cobot training.
Actionable 4D Data – Continuous insights for AI-driven optimization of people and robots alike.
Pilot Projects Are Now Open
We’re beginning pilot project planning for T2, and deployments can be arranged quickly through a collaborative consultation process. Whether you’re a manufacturer, integrator, or OEM, we’re excited to help you bring millimeter-level precision, enhanced productivity, and immediate workforce enablement to your operations—both human and robotic.
