A followup listicle of more interesting, surprising, or nifty uses of RFID. Smart RFID construction worker belts, RFID-integrated cryptocurrency and more!
Radio-frequency identification is pretty nifty. Although the location-tracking tags that integrate with inventory software have been around for decades, new applications continue to appear as the tech becomes more affordable and approachable.
Explosive e-commerce growth and the Internet of Things have only intensified the demand to digitize and track real-world objects. Last time we checked in on unexpected and awesome uses of RFID at Software Connect, we found robbery-proof casino chips, loss-resistant golf balls, and smart fitting rooms — all thriving thanks to RFID.
Those cool innovations inspired us to make a new list of eight more exciting takes on RFID for 2018 and beyond:
Source: 8 More Surprising Uses of RFID