This page lists all the known and used hardware for tracking trash.
Tracker name |
Maker |
Size |
Known cost (hardware only) |
Tracking method |
Communication method |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIT Tracker I |
MIT CSAIL |
2"x4"x.5" |
? |
Cell-tower triangulation |
SMS |
No longer in production |
MIT Tracker II |
MIT CSAIL |
1"x3"x.25" |
? |
Cell-tower triangulation |
SMS |
No longer in production |
Qualcomm Tracker |
Qualcomm |
1.5"x2.5"x.5" |
150 USD |
GPS |
GPRS over CDMA |
No longer in production |
Tagg Pet Tracker |
Snaptracs / Qualcomm |
1.5"x3.2"x0.8"; 1.1oz |
~100 USD |
GPS / wireless |
mobile phone network |
|
GTU 10 unit |
Garmin |
0.8"x1.3"x3.1"; 1.8oz |
~160 USD |
GPS |
mobile phone network |