Trimble and TDK Unite for Advanced Precision Navigation Solutions
New solution delivers high-level accuracy for automotive and IoT applications including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery.
Trimble and InvenSense, a TDK group company, have recently announced their collaboration to bring forth an advanced navigation solution tailored for the automotive and IoT sectors. By merging the Trimble ProPoint Go engine with TDK's high-quality inertial measurement units (IMUs), the partnership aims to set a new standard in accuracy and reliability for positioning and navigation.
The Trimble ProPoint Go positioning engine is a revolutionary tool designed to provide high-accuracy position and orientation data, utilizing internationally accessible Trimble correction services. This system is equipped with quad-frequency GNSS signal support and boasts first-in-market Automotive Safety Integrity Level-C (ASIL-C) certified correction data, fostering enhanced automated driving capabilities with a strong emphasis on safety. This innovative positioning ecosystem is especially beneficial for IoT applications such as field robotics.
TDK's IMUs seamlessly integrate a triaxial accelerometer and a triaxial gyroscope into a compact six-axis motion sensor. This advanced technology is capable of detecting both linear acceleration and angular velocity with superior accuracy. TDK's unique six-axis and MEMS fabrication platform not only optimizes application capabilities but also enhances performance while maintaining a small size and low power consumption.
Olivier Casabianca, the vice president of advanced positioning at Trimble, emphasized the significance of this partnership: "Together with TDK we are bringing the power of high-accuracy and precise positioning along with state-of-the-art ASIL-certified sensors to help our customers build innovative solutions for automotive and IoT markets. As we continue to expand our positioning services with TDK and other tier one companies, we are powering the connected world while ensuring the safety and accuracy of connected systems."
Benefits of Advanced Positioning Solutions
The collaboration between Trimble and TDK paves the way for several key benefits associated with the ProPoint Go positioning engine and RTX correction service:
- Accuracy: The synergy between the two solutions delivers exceptional positioning accuracy under various conditions, whether it's open skies, urban canyons, or indoors.
- Reliability: The integrated solution offers consistent and dependable orientation and navigation data, which is essential for applications including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery.
- Versatility: This collaborative solution can adapt to numerous applications such as automotive positioning, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Stefano Zanella, the VP and general manager of TDK, remarked, "Inertial and positioning data have become critical in enabling automation, improving efficiency, and monitoring conditions. Building on nearly a decade of collaboration, we are excited to elevate our efforts by offering an integrated solution that accelerates deployment and maximizes the value of this transformative technology."
TDK’s automotive safety IMU components are designed in compliance with ISO 26262 and can meet applications requiring ASIL-D safety standards. In addition to their six-axis solutions, they also provide quality-managed options incorporating a three-axis magnetometer in a nine-axis setup.
Product Availability and Future Prospects
Trimble's ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service, combined with TDK's IMUs, are currently available for testing via the Trimble Evaluation Kit. This collaborative effort is expected to significantly enhance the future of precise navigation technologies in various sectors.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation is a renowned leader in electronic solutions, committed to embracing technological evolution and facilitating societal transformation. Established in 1935, TDK has advanced to become a key player in the development of electronic and magnetic products, providing innovative solutions tailored to the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets.
About Trimble
Trimble is a global technology enterprise revolutionizing how work gets accomplished by connecting physical and digital environments. With a focus on precise positioning and advanced data analytics, Trimble enhances productivity in essential industries such as construction, geospatial surveying, and transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the collaboration between Trimble and TDK about?
Trimble and TDK have partnered to create an advanced navigation solution that combines precise positioning technologies, enhancing accuracy in automotive and IoT applications.
What are the key features of Trimble's ProPoint Go engine?
The ProPoint Go engine delivers high-accuracy positioning and orientation data, utilizing quad-frequency GNSS signals and is ASIL-C certified for safety.
How do TDK's IMUs contribute to the navigation solution?
TDK's IMUs improve motion detection by integrating accelerometers and gyroscopes, ensuring high accuracy in measuring vehicle and object movements.
What industries benefit from this technology?
This technology is essential for automotive, industrial machinery, drones, and various IoT applications such as field robotics.
How can customers test the new solutions?
Customers can test the combined offerings through the Trimble Evaluation Kit, which showcases the capabilities of the ProPoint Go engine and TDK's IMUs.
