LimX Dynamics Adds UWB Positioning to TRON 1, Making It a True Terrain Companion
LimX Dynamics has officially presented a new UWB-based positioning kit for its biped robot TRON 1, transforming the machine into a highly accurate autonomous follower capable of shadowing its owner across almost any landscape.A Precision Tracking System Powered by UWB
The new module enables TRON 1 to maintain a tracking accuracy of 10–30 centimeters — a level of precision unreachable for WiFi, Bluetooth, or other short-range systems. UWB (Ultra-Wideband) measures distance by calculating the travel time of low-power radio pulses, making the robot resilient to interference, signal reflections, and environmental noise.The upgrade positions TRON 1 as a reliable outdoor companion for scenarios where consumer-grade wireless technologies fail, such as dense forests, urban canyons, construction zones, and uneven terrain.
Designed for Real-World Terrain Challenges
Equipped with the UWB positioning kit, the robot can confidently handle slopes and surface deviations of up to 15 degrees while maintaining balance and heading. LimX Dynamics has engineered the update specifically to enhance mobility in mixed environments where walking and rolling modes must be combined.Walking and Rolling: Dual-Mode Performance
TRON 1 supports two distinct locomotion modes, each benefiting from the new tracking system:- Wheel mode: speeds up to 5 m/s for rapid travel.
- Biped walking mode: stable following at up to 1 m/s with precise movement modeling.
This combination gives TRON 1 an edge over traditional delivery bots and quadrupeds, blending agility with smooth terrain adaptation.
High Payload in a Lightweight Frame
Despite weighing under 20 kilograms, the robot can carry loads of up to 15 kilograms — a ratio that makes it suitable for logistics assistance, equipment transport, and personal-use scenarios such as hiking support or autonomous gear hauling.Why UWB Outperforms WiFi and Bluetooth in Robotics
UWB operates in the 3.1–10.6 GHz band using very low transmission power. The wide spectrum gives it three advantages critical for robots:• minimal interference with other wireless systems
• accurate ranging even in cluttered spaces
• resilience to multipath effects thanks to multi-frequency signaling
This makes UWB ideal for close-distance cooperative navigation — especially for systems that must react in real time to human movement.
A Step Toward Intelligent Robotic Companions
With the new UWB positioning kit, TRON 1 moves closer to the category of semi-autonomous personal robots that can meaningfully interact with their environment. Accurate person-following opens pathways to search-and-rescue tasks, industrial inspection, warehouse navigation, and outdoor robotics where GPS is insufficient or unavailable.LimX Dynamics has priced the base robot at $15,000, placing TRON 1 among the more affordable advanced biped platforms in the consumer–industrial hybrid market.