Badge systems were not designed for the intricate task of measuring space utilization.
While badge systems have traditionally served as the go-to technology for building access and basic occupancy tracking, they were not designed for the intricate task of measuring space utilization in real-time.
Many companies are questioning whether badge swipes can still meet their evolving needs or if it's time to turn to more specialized technologies like Density. Below we offer a comprehensive comparison of Density and badge systems, helping you decide whether to stick with the conventional method or make the shift to a more advanced, fit-for-purpose solution.
Density: Density sensors utilize advanced 3D sensing and machine learning algorithms to count people entering and exiting spaces. Not only does it give you an accurate count, but it also provides peak occupancy data, all while ensuring complete anonymity.
Badge Systems: These have been around for a while and are simple in concept. Employees swipe a badge or security pass at entry/access points, giving you a general idea of how many people have entered the building.
One of our customers wondered, what is the more reliable method to measure occupancy and utilization: Badge data or Density?
So we conducted a comparison test. These were the results →
When it comes to delivering comprehensive, accurate, and real-time data on space utilization, Density clearly stands out. While Badge systems may have the advantage of being relatively inexpensive, they fall short in providing the depth of data that a modern workspace requires for optimal efficiency.
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