Chinese AIoT firm Fibocom unveiled its latest tracker at this month’s Embedded World in Nuremberg.

Designed for vehicle and asset tracking, as well as two-wheeled vehicle TCU (telematics control unit) applications, this innovation offers a technology stack that includes hardware reference design, open-source SDK and full-process support. This helps users rapidly develop and deploy intelligent tracking devices, optimising performance and cost-efficiency.

It combines hardware and software to deliver optimized tracking. On the hardware side are tailored Cat 1 bis modules, GNSS modules and antennas for various chip platforms, ensuring flexibility. The OpenCPU-based Cat 1 bis module serves as both the communication unit and central controller, interfacing with the GNSS module via uart and integrating power management and essential circuits.

This compact, energy-efficient design reduces costs and enables low-power consumption, making it suitable for tracking devices with extended operational requirements.

On the software side, the Cat 1 bis module is powered by the Fibo-ROF cross-platform operating system, customised for industry requirements. This encapsulates critical APIs for tracker applications, including GNSS data acquisition, network connectivity and data transmission management. In addition, an integrated tracker application demo helps users reach development quickly, reducing time to market.

The Fibo-ROF system is cross-platform compatible, letting users seamlessly transition to new hardware platforms without redundant development, ensuring fast portability. This reduces terminal development costs and provides a flexible upgrade path, facilitating continuous product iteration.

Fibocom (www.fibocom.com) also offers end-to-end support, covering everything from development and debugging to final product testing and global certification.

The tracker is suitable for:

• Vehicle tracking: Real-time location and status monitoring for fleet management and shared vehicles.
• Asset tracking: Location and status monitoring for assets, such as in container and equipment rental.
• Two-wheeled vehicle TCU: Remote control and tracking for electric bikes, motorcycles and more, supporting shared mobility and smart transportation.