Safran Electronics & Defense is taking a major step forward in its inertial navigation strategy by grouping two subsidiaries, Safran Colibrys (Switzerland) and the recently acquired Sensonor (Norway,) ...

The micro-PNT program at DARPA is developing small SWaP+C inertial sensors for a variety of operational scenarios for missions ranging from minutes to hours. Current projects (CSAC, IMPACT, NGIMG, ...

Nordic Inertial and Murata have come up with a combination of new algorithms and MEMS sensors which delivers positioning capabilities close to navigation grade using mass produced sensors. The ...

Micro-electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS) based inertial sensors are used measure acceleration and rotation rate. These sensors are integrated into units to measure motion, direction, acceleration or ...

Recent sensor technology developments are enabling revolutionary improvements in robotics and other industrial system designs. In addition to robotics, applications where inertial sensors can ...

Human motion analysis has emerged as a pivotal area in biomechanics, clinical diagnostics and sports performance evaluation. The use of inertial sensors—most notably inertial measurement units ...

[Avionics Today 03-31-2016] FT Sistemas has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Micro Inertial Navigation Sensor (INS) for the new FT-200FH unmanned Category 2 helicopter. The Micro INS is an INS ...

Swiss sensor companies specialize in high-precision technologies, driving advancements in industrial automation, medical ...

Up until recently, motion sensors have been used mainly in automotive and specialized industrial applications. However, new applications and broader market opportunities for motion sensors have ...