Ariadne ToFu People Counter
Wireless Time-of-Flight people counter for real-time foot traffic + occupancy analytics, with clear in/out counts and privacy-focused, camera-free design
ToFu is a compact Time-of-Flight (ToF) people counter that measures foot traffic in real time using multizone ranging (4×4 or 8×8 zones), supports in/out detection, and connects via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to the Ariadne online dashboard (no software installation required). It’s designed for retail analytics use cases like optimizing layouts, staffing, and monitoring high-traffic areas, while remaining privacy-focused.
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- Easy to Set Up
- Fits Anywhere
- High-Precision Sensing
- Real-Time Analytics
- Smart & Efficient
- Privacy-Focused Design
- Clear In & Out Counts
Highlights
Easy to Set Up
Plug in + connect via Wi-Fi/Ethernet; no software install; see data on Ariadne online dashboard
Fits Anywhere
Mount on ceiling, wall, or pole; small + lightweight
High-Precision Sensing
ToF tech; up to 64 zones; works up to 3 meters
Real-Time Analytics
Entries/exits, busy areas, space usage from phone/tablet/computer
Smart & Efficient
Adapts to environment; smart filtering; <7W
Privacy-Focused Design
No cameras, no personal info; depth data; secure; GDPR-compliant
Clear In & Out Counts
Distinguishes entering vs exiting for occupancy + flow monitoring
Instructions
Product information
Specification
Details
- Size
- 88 mm x 45 mm x 15 mm
- Weight
- 145 g (including housing & optional battery)
- Interface
- USB-C (Power and Serial Communication)
- Memory / Storage
- 520 KB SRAM / 448 KB ROM / 16 MB external SPI Flash
- CPU
- Dual-core Xtensa® 32-bit LX6 microprocessor @ 240 MHz
- Antennas
- 2.4 GHz internal onboard antenna
- Protocol
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz); Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE
- Wi-Fi Speed
- Up to 150 Mbps (HT40 supported)
- Tx Power
- Max 20 dBm (2.4 GHz)
- Ethernet Port
- None
- LEDs
- Power / Status indicators
- Time-of-Flight Sensor
- VL53L8CX – Multizone ranging (4×4 or 8×8 configuration), up to 400 cm range, 60 Hz frame rate
- Power Input
- 5V DC via USB-C
- PoE Support
- Not supported
- Power Consumption
- 0.5–2 W (depending on Wi-Fi/Bluetooth activity)
- Battery (Optional)
- 900 mAh rechargeable (Li-ion)
- Working Temperature
- -40 °C to +50 °C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 °C to +50 °C
- Housing
- UV-stabilized plastic; mounting options available (ceiling mount / wall mount)
- Safety Standards
- CE: EN IEC 62368-1:2020 + A11:2020; EN IEC 62311:2020; RCM: AS/NZS 62368.1:2022; CB: IEC 62368-1:2018