#Drones relay #RFID signals or read barcodes for improved inventory control without humans or ladders #MIT #WMS #digital  | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it

MIT researchers have developed a system that enables small, safe, aerial drones to read RFID tags from tens of meters away while identifying the tags’ locations. The system could be used in large warehouses to prevent inventory mismatches and locate individual items.