Comment Already Exists (Score 1) 140
This has existed for years, and heaps of companies use it.
from rio tinto automation to fork lifts and kalmars for product tracking.
Sigh its paid advertising - a press release/paid feature.
http://www.symeo.com/English/Products/Position-Measurement/LPR-products-for-position-measurement.html
http://www.ctscts.com.au/shop/view/2d/41
http://www.idt.com.au/Stories/WSJ_Rio_Tinto_Perth%26Jupiter_Systems.pdf
http://www.riotinto.com/documents/ReviewIssue90Jun09_the_shape_of_things_to_come.pdf