What is RTLS? 2026 Guide to Real-Time Locating Systems
A real-time locating system (RTLS) takes raw location data and turns it into actionable insight, delivering sub-meter accuracy indoors where a traditional global positioning system (GPS) can't. From streamlining asset tracking on massive factory floors to protecting patients and staff in busy healthcare facilities, modern RTLS is changing how businesses operate, compete, and grow. Read on to learn how it works, why it’s a must-have in 2026, and what you can do to deploy an RTLS solution that delivers ROI.