Why does GPS not work indoors like it does outdoors?

GPS relies on signals from satellites, which cannot penetrate thick walls, concrete, and metal structures commonly found in indoor environments like hospitals, malls, and large buildings. This makes traditional GPS navigation useless in most built environments, creating a significant gap in indoor wayfinding solutions.

How much money do hospitals lose from patients getting lost?

Research from a 460-bed Melbourne hospital in 2016 found that staff spent at least 2.5 percent of their time each shift giving directions or escorting people around the facility, costing the hospital approximately $2,200,000 per annum in labour costs. Additionally, 76 percent of all complaints made to the hospital were related to poor navigation.

What percentage of people in Australia have disabilities that affect indoor navigation?

Approximately one in every six people in Australia have some form of disability, which can significantly impact their ability to navigate indoor spaces independently. This represents a substantial market opportunity for technology solutions designed to improve wayfinding for people with disabilities in built environments.

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