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Segway expands Navimow lineup with X3 Series launch

Segway Navimow has launched the X3 Series, the latest addition to its portfolio of boundary-cord-free robotic lawnmowers. The range consists of four new models – the X315, X330, X350 and X390 – and is designed to handle unprecedented lawn sizes with precision, mowing areas of up to 10,000m² (the equivalent of one and a half football pitches). It has upgraded its Exact Fusion Location System (EFLS) for the X3 Series, introducing EFLS version 3.0. This features major upgrades in Real Time Kinematic (RTK) coverage, Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (VSLAM), and Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO) technology. navimow.segway.com

Q-CTRL overcomes GPS denial with quantum sensing, achieves quantum advantage

Q-CTRL announced successful field trials of a new generation of quantum assured navigation solutions validated to outperform comparable conventional alternatives in challenging real world settings. This marks the first achievement of commercial quantum advantage for any of the recently posed applications of quantum technology.

Q-CTRL has produced a new generation of quantum-assured navigation systems, Ironstone Opal, that delivers GPS-like positioning, is completely passive and undetectable, and cannot be jammed or spoofed. It solves the most pressing navigation challenges in the defense and civilian domains, enabling new missions, streamlining transport operations, and powering autonomous systems. https://q-ctrl.com

Inertial Labs unveils anti jamming CRPA system

Inertial Labs has introduced the M-AJ QUATRO anti-jamming antenna system, designed to ensure assured positioning, navigation and timing (A-PNT) in GNSS-challenged environments. The system incorporates advanced Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) technology and digital processing capabilities, making it suitable for applications ranging from military operations to commercial aviation. www.viavisolutions.com

ComNav unveils new USV for hydrographic surveying

ComNav Technology has released the SV600 unmanned surface vessel (USV) for hydrographic surveying. It incorporates adaptive water-flow straight line and hovering technology, enhancing efficiency and ease of operation. A key feature of the SV600 is its dual moon pool design, which allows for simultaneous deployment of various surveying equipment. This includes Acoustic Doppler current profilers, single beam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, pipeline detectors and miniaturized multi beam echo sounders. comnavtech.com

Rx Networks launches cm level GNSS correction service

Rx Networks has introduced TruePoint | FOCUS, a high-precision, cloud-based GNSS correction service that offers instantaneous cm-level accuracy for a variety of applications. This service is designed to address the needs of industries requiring real-time precision, such as micro-mobility, smart agriculture, robotics, UAVs, IoT and machine control. It supports both Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and PPP-RTK modes to offer flexibility and high performance. The RTK mode is hardware-agnostic, ensuring compatibility with any RTK-enabled GNSS receiver. The PPP-RTK mode leverages State Space Representation (SSR) to deliver high-accuracy positioning with optimized bandwidth usage. This mode combines the benefits of global coverage from PPP with the fast convergence times of RTK. rxnetworks.com

OxTS launches WayFinder

OxTS has released WayFinder, a new localization solution designed for use in GNSS-denied environments. The system combines a GNSS/INS system, onboard processor, lidar scanner and two cameras to enable accurate positioning in areas with limited satellite coverage, such as urban canyons and underground tunnels. www.oxts.com

High-precision positioning modules by Unicore

Unicore has introduced the UM981 series, a high-precision positioning module that integrates RTK and inertial navigation system (INS) technologies. The solution leverages GNSS and INS navigation to cater to applications in precision agriculture, surveying and mapping. The module is compatible with all major navigation systems and frequencies. Additionally, the UM981 series supports open Precise Point Positioning (PPP) services such as BDS-3 PPP-B2b, Galileo E6 HAS and QZSS L6 MADOCA-PPP, achieving 10 cm positioning accuracy with a convergence time of under 10 minutes, according to Unicore. en.unicore.com

SBG Systems unveils MEMS gyrocompass IMU

SBG Systems has unveiled its MEMS-based North-seeking inertial measurement unit (IMU) that operates independently of GNSS. According to the company, this launch lays the foundation for future products, such as attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS) and inertial navigation systems (INS), broadening the scope of MEMS-based navigation solutions.

The MEMS-based IMU can achieve a heading accuracy greater than 1° secant latitude without GNSS assistance. When integrated with GNSS and SBG Systems’ navigation algorithms, it can achieve INS heading accuracy greater than 0.01°.

The device features a true MEMS-based design with no moving parts, eliminating the need for carouseling mechanisms. This ensures enhanced durability and reliability across a wide range of operating environments. www.sbg-systems.com

SBG Systems improves GNSS and INS post-processing capabilities

SBG Systems has released Qinertia 4.2, an updated version of its post-processing software for GNSS and inertial navigation system (INS) data. This release introduces several new features and improvements aimed at refining processing accuracy and usability, according to SBG Systems.

One of the notable additions is the beta version of Precise Point Positioning Fixed Ambiguity, which allows centimeter-level accuracy processing without the need for a base station. The update also includes a new RTS smoothing option, known as the Trajectory Smoother, which enhances INS processing by removing artifacts while maintaining precision. Another feature is the standalone Lever Arm Estimation Tool, now available as a separate application with a simplified interface. The Advanced Virtual Base Station Network Creation has been enhanced with improved base station quality indicators to increase reliability. www.sbg-systems.com

Septentrio unveils AsteRx RB3 and RBi3 ultra-rugged receivers

Septentrio announces the launch of two new products: AsteRx RB3 GNSS receiver and AsteRx RBi3 GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System). These IP69K-rated receivers push the limits of durability even further with the most rugged housing and components yet. Under the hood is state-of-the-art multi frequency GNSS technology, delivering robust centimetre-level positions even during heavy shocks and vibrations and in environments which are challenging for GNSS. www.septentrio.com

Syntony GNSS introduces the Echo™ 4RP

Syntony GNSS has introduced the Echo 4RP, the latest addition to its Echo series of GNSS record and playback systems. This new model builds on the capabilities of the Echo R&P, offering advanced features designed to address the evolving needs of GNSS testing and development.

The Echo 4RP expands its frequency range to include L, S, and C bands, surpassing the previous model’s coverage of 1100 MHz to 2550 MHz. This broader spectrum supports both current and emerging GNSS and non-GNSS signals, making it adaptable for diverse testing scenarios. syntony-gnss.com

U.S. Space Force field commands announce accelerated GPS III mission

U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command announce the expected launch of the National Security Space Launch GPS III-7 mission, Space Vehicle 08, with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida., no earlier than the end of May 2025.

Following the successful Rapid Response Trailblazer launch in December 2024, the two field commands are executing another accelerated mission. It involves a complex integration of effort across multiple Space Force organizations to retrieve a Global Positioning System III satellite from storage, expedite integration with a launch vehicle and prepare it for launch on an accelerated timeline.

The GPS III satellite, equipped with M-Code technology, provides the warfighter with a capability that is three times more accurate and eight-times more resistant to jamming. This effort ensures rapid delivery of modernized Precision, Navigation and Timing capabilities to the Joint Force. www.spaceforce.mil

Sierra Space demonstrates resilient GPS Satellite technology

Sierra Space has successfully demonstrated its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). This RNI: DELENG/2005/15153 Publication: 23rd of every month Posting: 27th/28th of every month at DPSO ISSN 0973-2136 Licensed to post without pre-payment U(E) 28/2023-25 No: DL(E)-01/5079/2023-25 Rs.150 milestone, achieved in collaboration with General Dynamics Mission Systems, involved generating all GPS navigation signals required for the R-GPS mission. The technology seeks to address the growing need for resilient GPS systems capable of countering threats such as jamming and spoofing, which pose risks to the current GPS infrastructure.

Sierra Space was awarded an R-GPS contract by the USSF Space Systems Command in September 2024 to develop design concepts for smaller and more affordable satellites. www.sierraspace.com

Bentley Systems partners with Google

Bentley Systems has announced new asset analytics capabilities that leverage Imagery Insights from Google Maps Platform to rapidly detect and analyze roadway conditions. Unveiled at Google Cloud Next 2025, the new capabilities in Bentley’s Blyncsy product offering, which applies AI to crowdsourced imagery for automated roadway asset detection and inspection, will help infrastructure professionals. Both announced a strategic partnership in October 2024 to integrate Google’s high quality geospatial content with Bentley’s infrastructure engineering software to improve the way infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. bentley.com

Axelspace to launch seven GRUS 3 Earth observation satellites

Axelspace Corporation announced plans to launch seven next-generation Earth observation microsatellites, “GRUS-3,” in 2026. This will expand the company’s microsatellite constellation to include more than ten satellites, enabling observation of broader areas with increased frequency. GRUS-3 will build upon Axelspace’s existing constellation of five microsatellites, “GRUS-1,” which provides services to government agencies and private companies in more than 30 countries worldwide. axelspace.com

World’s smallest, lightest precision LiDAR sensor

Sony Electronics Inc. has announced commercialization of the AS DT1 LiDAR Depth Sensor. It is the world’s smallest and lightest LiDAR Depth Sensor structure measuring just 29mm x 29mm x 31mm (approximately 1.14 inch width x 1.14 inch height x 1.22 inch depth), excluding protrusions, and weighing only 50g (approximately 1.76 ounces). It leverages miniaturization and optical lens technologies from Sony’s machine vision industrial cameras making it ideal for applications where space and weight constraints are paramount, including drones, robotics, and more. sony.com

Topcon expands road tech with new scanning, paving

A new version of the mobile LiDAR scanner — the RD-M2 — is introduced by Topcon Positioning Systems . The scanner is part of the longstanding SmoothRide solution, which is designed to minimize road closures, shorten planning times and optimize processes when evaluating road surfaces while keeping crews safe. The scanner utilizes an integrated GNSS receiver, and the new version includes the ability to track more satellite constellations for added accuracy and options on the job site. It has also introduced the new MC Max Paving aftermarket solution to control screed height, width and steering for integrated pavers. topconpositioning.com

Eos Tools Pro for Android™ Now Supports Skadi Series™ GNSS Receivers

Eos Positioning Systems has announced that the Android™ version of the Eos Tools Pro™ app now fully supports the new Skadi Series™ GNSS receivers. This exciting update brings all advanced capabilities of the Skadi Series — including Skadi Tilt Compensation™ and the Skadi Smart Handle™ — to Android users. https://eos-gnss.com