RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to identify objects. It consists of a tag, reader, and antenna. The tag contains data that can be read by the reader from a distance without line of sight. RFID is an alternative to barcodes and provides automatic identification of objects. It has various applications in supply chain management, retail, transportation, and more. The document discusses how RFID works, different types of tags, frequencies used, standards, security and privacy issues, and advantages over barcodes.