Idea to Identity: How ZeroKey Got its Name
When you think of real-time location systems (RTLS), you might picture sophisticated devices, sensor networks, and advanced analytics. All of which are essential components of a hyper-accurate location technology, but at the heart of everything we build at ZeroKey is a deceptively simple idea: it should just work.
No scanning, no tagging, no logging. No key presses.
From Manual to Modern
The concept behind ZeroKey started with a frustration shared by nearly every operations manager, technician, and engineer: the endless burden of manual input. Whether it’s scanning barcodes, filling out paperwork, or punching in data line by line—these manual steps consume time, money, and are frequent sources of costly errors.
The dream? A system so seamless, so aware of the environment, that the operational data necessary for facility-wide digitization, automation, and optimization is captured automatically. No interaction required. Zero key presses.
What ZeroKey Really Means:
Unparalleled Operational Visibility and Actionable Insights
“ZeroKey” isn’t just a name. It’s a mission statement.
Our goal is to bring hyper-accurate location awareness to factories by bridging the gap between the lack of real-time data in traditional operations environments and the need for such data to drive process efficiencies, data-driven decision-making, and ultimately, bottom-line value. But the key has always been to do this in a way that eliminates the need for human intervention in the data collection process. Every product we’ve developed—from Quantum RTLS™ to our Spatial Intelligence Platform—exists to make this vision a reality: a world where processes can be measured, analyzed, and optimized without touching a keyboard or a screen.
With 1.5 mm 3D positioning accuracy, we don’t just know where things are. We know how they’re being used, when actions occur, and what the outcomes are. That context-rich data becomes the foundation for predictive insights, automated quality control, and fully digitized operations. With Quantum RTLS, organizations gain unprecedented operational efficiency and insights about the state of their operations, both real-time and historical, unlocking powerful analytics and the true potential of Industry 4.0.
ZeroKey Today
Today, ZeroKey powers everything from bolt-tightening validation in manufacturing to autonomous drone navigation and asset tracking across the factory floor. Through every use case, the vision stays the same: create a world where people can focus on their work while the data takes care of itself.
We’re not just reducing friction—we’re removing it entirely.
So when someone asks why we’re called ZeroKey, we smile and say:
Because the best systems don’t need input. They just work.
