KINEXON, founded in 2012, develops AI-powered IoT platforms and real-time location intelligence solutions across two primary domains: industrial automation and elite sports performance tracking. The company's technology stack centres on Ultra-Wideband (UWB), RFID, and advanced sensor networks, enabling centimeter-accurate tracking and orchestration of moving assets and mobile robots.
On the industrial side, KINEXON's platforms are used to connect, automate, and coordinate operations across manufacturing and logistics environments. Its customer base includes BMW, Continental, Airbus, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Siemens, with hundreds of active installations operating globally. In sports, its real-time player and ball tracking technology is used by more than 500 professional teams and leagues worldwide, including a partnership with FIFA for live tracking during matches.
The core technical challenges the company works on include:
- Real-time orchestration of moving assets and autonomous mobile robots
- High-precision positioning using UWB and sensor fusion
- AI-driven automation at scale across complex industrial environments
- Low-latency data pipelines for live sports analytics
KINEXON operates globally, serving customers across industrial, automotive, aerospace, and professional sports verticals from its founding base in Germany.
