Penguin Location Services Expands Indoor Positioning Innovation with New R&D Center in Amman
In April 2016, Penguin Location Services made a strategic move in indoor positioning. The company established a new Research & Development center in Amman, Jordan. This R&D facility strengthens Penguin’s global innovation capabilities.
The new center reflects Penguin’s commitment to advancing location-based solutions. The company focuses on navigation systems, indoor positioning, asset tracking, and IoT-enabled location intelligence.
A Hub for Innovation and Talent
Amman was carefully selected for this R&D center. The city offers access to highly skilled researchers and engineers in wireless technology. It also provides opportunities to work with academic collaborators.
The city is home to a rich talent pool and leading universities. This gives Penguin direct collaboration with experts in data mining, machine learning, and IoT research.
Creating this R&D center in Amman brings multiple benefits. Penguin optimizes costs while accessing diverse technical expertise. This expertise drives advancements in location services and AI-powered systems.
Leadership in Location Technology
Dr. Mohammed Smadi leads the Amman R&D center. He is a former Blackberry lead scientist with more than 25 patents. Dr. Smadi has extensive experience in wireless systems and indoor positioning technologies.
Under Dr. Smadi’s leadership, the team advances Penguin’s mission. They make enterprises smarter and safer through innovative location-based solutions. His expertise drives growth in navigation and wayfinding systems.
Advancing Indoor Positioning and Asset Tracking
The Amman R&D center enhances Penguin’s capabilities in key areas:
- Indoor navigation & wayfinding – Using advanced indoor positioning, the team delivers seamless experiences. These work in hospitals, airports, retail spaces, and smart campuses.
- Precision location technology – The system achieves sub-room level accuracy. It uses BLE 5.1 and AI-powered algorithms for precise tracking.
- Asset tracking – Enterprises locate and manage critical resources in real time. This uses BLE sensors and location intelligence.
- IoT and machine learning – The team builds adaptive systems. These optimize workflows using location data and movement patterns.
The Amman team collaborates with academic research centers. They push boundaries in indoor positioning and RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems).
Building the Future of Location Services
The R&D center in Amman demonstrates Penguin’s long-term commitment to innovation. The company combines world-class talent with cutting-edge technology.
Penguin leads in indoor positioning and enterprise asset tracking solutions. With expanded research capacity in Amman, Penguin delivers reliable location intelligence platforms to industries worldwide.
The establishment of this facility marks a significant milestone. It positions Penguin at the forefront of indoor positioning innovation. The company continues to develop solutions that transform how enterprises manage space, assets, and workflow efficiency.
