On March 26, 2026, at the Nation RFID 2026 New Product Launch Event in Shanghai, Nation RFID unveiled its flagship AI-integrated RAIN RFID solutions — iSense and iMax — marking a significant milestone as IoT RAIN RFID chips enter a new phase of AI convergence.
Mr. Wang Zhucheng, CEO of Nation RFID, emphasized that the fusion of AI and RAIN RFID will bridge the virtual and physical worlds, serving as a critical data gateway for the Internet of Things. “As AI technology booms, data, training, and computing power have become the three pillars,” Wang noted. “RFID, as a cornerstone of automatic identification and data capture, is emerging as a vital source of the massive datasets required for AI training.”iSense: Intelligent Perception Redefined
iSense: Intelligent Perception Redefined
As the debut product of Nation RFID’s premium iSeries, iSense features a 4-transmit, 4-receive architecture powered by four high-performance RAIN RFID reader chips and dedicated AI edge computing. This enables precise determination of tag location, entry/exit status, quantity, and distance.
Unlike conventional single-chip RAIN RFID devices, iSense leverages multi-channel signal acquisition combined with AI processing to achieve over 99% positioning accuracy. Its suspended ceiling-mount design ensures discreet, effortless installation — ideal for any doorway scenario. The system is already deployed across retail, power utilities, logistics, warehousing, libraries, archives, banking, and beyond.
iSense Key Features:
- Four high-performance RAIN RFID reader chips + AI edge processor
- Intelligent 4T4R architecture
- Precise tag entry/exit detection
- Accurate tag distance measurement
- High-precision tag positioning
iMax: Massive Inventory, Instant Results
The second addition to the iSeries lineup, iMax integrates multiple high-performance RAIN RFID reader chips with AI edge computing, delivering sensitivity up to-90dBm and near-thousand-tags-per-second read rates for rapid mass inventory operations. By merging RAIN RFID and AI technologies, iMax enables one-click rapid inventory of all items across a 200-square-meter warehouse.
Performance & Connectivity:
- 4GBRAM+32GBROM
- Nation RFID’s proprietary AI chip solution
- Full compatibility with EPC C1G2, ISO 18000-6B/C protocols
- RSSI and tag incident angle phase detection for enhanced accuracy
- Rich interfaces: Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, USB Device, Wiegand
- Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- PoE support for stable transmission and flexible networking
- Die-cast aluminum housing rated for-20°C to +70°C operation
iMax Key Features:
- Multiple high-performance RAIN RFID reader chips + AI edge processor
- -90dBm ultra-high sensitivity
- Intelligent multi-transmit, multi-receive architecture
- Massive tag high-speed reading
2026 Strategic Roadmap: Three-Track Innovation
Looking ahead, Nation RFID will advance along three strategic technology paths:
- Continuous optimization of its 3rd-generation RAIN RFID reader chip, targeting comprehensive performance leadership over international competitors;
- Development of a 40nm RAIN RFID reader chip for mobile phones, with sampling targeted for Q3 2026, aiming to integrate RAIN RFID functionality into mobile terminals and unlock consumer-grade applications;
- Launch of a “Module Revolution” via a 5th-generation highly integrated chip that consolidates high-cost peripheral components — delivering lower cost, smaller footprint, and enhanced functionality, with market launch expected in H2 2027.
The Right Timing, Location, and Team
Nation RFID remains committed to its core identity as a chip design company dedicated to empowering partners. The company’s rapid ascent stems from the favorable convergence of “right timing, advantageous location, and harmonious teamwork.”
Leveraging China’s national semiconductor self-reliance strategy, Nation RFID has achieved technological independence, chip localization, and rapid product iteration. Backed by a robust domestic supply chain, state-supported shareholders, and an R&D team with end-to-end chip development expertise — including a founding team with two decades of deep RFID domain experience — the company has established a formidable market position.
Nation RFID chips now power applications across logistics, retail, defense, intelligent transportation, and numerous other sectors. The company remains steadfast in its mission to become a globally leading RAIN RFID chip supplier, advancing the Internet of Things with its “Chinese Core.”