Samsung last week announced its new UWB (Ultra-wideband) Exynos Connect U100 chipset enabling far more precise determination of distance and position than is possible with GPS or conventional cellular. The chipset is optimized for use in mobile, IoT and automotive devices where precise distance and positioning information are required now. However, Samsung also has an eye on future consumer applications in navigation and the smart home where there is potential for automated operation of functions such as lighting as users move around the building. Providing a clear advantage over current cellular positioning standard limits of around 30cm, Samsung claims single-digit centimeter accuracy with the U100 chip, with potential for sub 1 cm resolution. At the same time, the South Korean…