GNSS signals can be weak and easily interfered with, either unintentionally by the natural environment; or by malicious intent,” explains James Millner, Positioning Infrastructure Manager from Aptella.  “Moreover, our society is extremely dependent on GNSS (PNT) systems that impact our lives daily, from securing the borders to improving safety applications in cars.” Consequently, there is a great deal of activity dedicated to producing alternative and complementary PNT systems that were demonstrated by the participants at IGNSS. 

“Fixposition’s Vision-RTK 2 stands as a pinnacle in positioning technology, showcasing Fixposition’s robust xFusion positioning engine that harnesses the strengths of multiple technologies.” says Peter Mardaleichvili, Head of Product at Fixposition who presented the methodology behind the xFusion engine. “By seamlessly fusing the absolute, global precision of GNSS with the agility of Visual Inertial Odometry (VIO), our positioning solution not only mitigates the weaknesses inherent in each technology but emerges as the leading-edge solution in the market. This not only fortifies the reliability of our system but also propels us to the forefront of innovation, setting new standards for integrated and resilient positioning technology.”  

Successful case studies in Australia, including the deployment of Vision-RTK 2 in vehicles and field robots across diverse environments, have showcased impressive results. The anticipated acceleration of automated tasks through robotic technologies is expected to significantly impact industries such as mining, civil construction, and transportation, improving safety and efficiency.