INDUSTRY

PointX and StellaX to smart lawn mowing

MOVA has integrated CHCNAV PointX integrated satellite ground service and the StellaX high precision positioning chip into its NAVAX 5000 AWD intelligent robotic lawn mower, unveiled at CES 2026. The integrated positioning solution is designed to support centimeter level accuracy for wire-free mowing, without requiring users to install a local RTK base station or subscribe to cellular data plans.Wire-free robotic mowers are accelerating adoption of virtual boundaries and automated coverage. https://navigation.chcnav.com

Expanding global access to reliable positioning and geospatial services

Hexagon has joined the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) on Strengthening the Global Geodesy Supply Chain. The MMOU is a shared recognition by the United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence (UN-GGCE) alongside member state government departments and agencies, private sector companies, organisations, associations, and academic institutions, that action is required to make the foundations of positioning, navigation, and timing services robust.

Accurate positioning underpins countless day-to-day. GNSS reliability is essential for keeping projects on schedule, infrastructure safe and operations productive. hexagon.com

Genesys launches ADAS maps for India

Genesys has developed India’s first largescale high-definition maps engineered specifically for vehicles enabled with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The HD maps include ADAScritical features such as lane geometry, road markings, barriers, signage, medians, elevation and curvature profiles, and localization objects like poles and gantries — all processed to achieve centimeter-grade precision.

To achieve the centimeter-level accuracy required for ADAS Level 2 functionality, Genesys relies on the Survey of India’s Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) network. Real-time GNSS correction signals along major corridors dramatically strengthen field operations, allowing survey teams to capture lane-level and asset-level detail that meets global automotive standards. This work builds on the existing memorandum of understanding between Genesys and Survey of India, enabling collaboration on digital twin projects, national mapping programs, and high-accuracy geospatial missions.

Quantum navigation system successfully tested at sea

A quantum technology-based navigation system has completed a successful trial at sea, which has shown its potential to operate where other networks are unavailable. The HARLEQUIN system was tested on board the Galatea, a buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessel, and was shown to be capable of functioning in real-world conditions, outside the laboratory. It combines conventional elements of navigation systems with a coldatom quantum accelerometer. At the heart of this quantum technology is a gMOT (grating magneto-optical trap) cold-atom source, developed over more than a decade through collaboration between Strathclyde and CPI TMD. The sea trials, led by CPI TMD, were carried out in partnership with the University of Strathclyde, Covesion and Trinity House. www.strath.ac.uk

High-integrity GNSS with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX

Swift Navigation is collaborating with NVIDIA to enable a more scalable, costeffective approach to autonomous driving by integrating the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform with Swift’s globally referenced, centimeter-accurate GNSS positioning. The integration is delivered through the new Starling SAL Plugin for NVIDIA DriveWorks. NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform is the industry-standard, endto-end platform for software-defined vehicles, scaling from assisted to fully autonomous operation. www.swiftnav.com

Xsens IMUs achieve sub5 cm heave accuracy

Xsens has announced a major capability upgrade for its industrial-grade Xsens Sirius and Xsens Avior inertial measurement units (IMUs). The new Heave feature delivers centimeter-level vertical displacement measurement, enabling real-time stabilization and wave compensation in a wide range of marine applications. www.xsens.com

etherWhere and AsiaRF display new GNSS modules

etherWhere has partnered with AsiaRF to offer two new GNSS modules based on its EW6181, a module that offers low power consumption with fast acquisition time. AsiaRF is offering two module designs (10.1 × 9.7 × 2.3 mm and 18 × 18 × 6.2 mm). The modules are targeted for wireless solutions, including Wi-Fi 7 access points, body-worn cameras, and asset tracking solutions. www.etherwhere.com

Positioning Australia expands capabilities with Ginan V4

Geoscience Australia announced the release of Ginan V4, the latest version of its home-grown, open-source toolkit for precise point positioning. Developed under the Positioning Australia program, it delivers world-class GNSS capabilities to innovators, researchers, and industry professionals—now with a brand-new graphical user interface (GUI) that makes data processing faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before.Its headline feature of Ginan V4 is its intuitive GUI, designed to lower the barrier to entry for users across sectors. www.ga.gov.au

TrustPoint reaches key milestone in GPS-independent commercial PNT

TrustPoint has successfully transmitted its first Low Earth Orbit Navigation System (LEONS) time-transfer and tracking signals from a compact TrustPoint ground node to spacecraft in orbit. This milestone marks a critical step toward achieving GPS independence, accelerating the advancement of it’s next-generation commercial navigation infrastructure, and strengthening the company’s ability to deliver resilient, precise, and globally available positioning and timing when it matters most. www.trustpointgps.com

ArkEdge Space signs agreements to develop LEO PNT constellation

ArkEdge Space Inc., a significant step toward building a globally trusted, resilient PNT ecosystem. Under its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) PNT satellite constellation concept, it has signed separate Letters of Intent with TrustPoint Inc. (USA), the Royal Institute of Navigation (UK), and FrontierSI (Australia). These agreements reflect a shared commitment to advancing resilient space-based PNT capabilities for civil, commercial, and securityfocused users worldwide. It aims to support informed policy development, help strengthen national PNT resilience strategies, and explore how spacebased PNT can enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure and operational assurance in an increasingly contested environment. arkedgespace.com

Syslogic launches cmaccurate expansion board

Syslogic has introduced a GNSS expansion board for its rugged embedded computers. The board provides centimeterlevel positioning, opening up new applications across industries. It’s allband GNSS board is powered by the u-blox X20 receiver, supporting all major GNSS constellations and frequencies, including L1, L2, L5, L6, and L-band. This enables the use of the upcoming Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS). HAS supplements standard Galileo Open Service positioning with correction data transmitted directly over the E6/ L6 band. The result is centimeter-level positioning via GNSS signals without the need for traditional RTK base stations, costly reference networks, or 5G connectivity. www.syslogic.com