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u-blox Leads Automotive GNSS Innovation With Untethered 3D Dead Reckoning
NEO-M8U provides ubiquitous positioning standalone
THALWIL, Switzerland, February 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips,
announces the release of NEO-M8U, the industry's first Untethered 3D Dead Reckoning (UDR)
module. Combining multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo) with an onboard 3D
gyro/accelerometer, NEO-M8U provides accurate positioning even where GNSS signals are weak
or not available. Â It achieves this without any connection to the vehicle other than
power.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150826/261282LOGO )
The u-blox NEO-M8U module provides superior multipath suppression, which improves
position accuracy even in tough environments, such as urban canyons, tunnels, or parking
garages. For example, in London's city center area, NEO-M8U is typically three times more
accurate than a traditional GNSS receiver. In addition, NEO-M8U offers instantaneous
position immediately after power-up, without the need to wait for a first fix as with
regular GNSS receivers.
One of the key advantages of NEO-M8U is the ease of product development and
installation. NEO-M8U looks and behaves just like a regular GNSS receiver and does not
require any special mounting or connection to the vehicle. Thanks to its intelligent
sensing and continuous self-calibration, NEO-M8U can be installed in the vehicle in any
orientation.
Other features are its real-time update rate of up to 20 Hz benefiting a smooth
navigation behavior, as well as the high-speed access to the raw sensor data allowing for
driving behavior analysis and detection of sudden acceleration, such as during an
accident.
"NEO-M8U, with its performance and simplicity, is a game changer for a range of new
use cases such as navigation, fleet management, road pricing, usage-based insurance and
even 'find-my-car' applications," says Andrew Miles, Product Manager, Dead Reckoning at
u-blox. "The gain in accuracy by NEO-M8U in three dimensions will enhance any vehicle
based application in cities with high-rise buildings and narrow streets."
NEO-M8U will be available in early Q2, 2016. Â It can upgrade any existing NEO design
due to the inherent pin and software compatibility to other NEO modules.
More information on UDR technology is available on u-blox's website:
- A white paper
[https://www.u-blox.com/en/untethered-dead-reckoning-udr?hash=62IRfoJPlplUC3Qmy_QVKQVCsAnY7s7WP-Sz9Vgudww ]
exploring the possible business opportunities UDR can offer
- A 5 minute video
[https://www.u-blox.com/en/udr-untethered-dead-reckoning?utm_source=Follow-up%20UDR%20webinar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UDR%20webinar%20oct%2015 ]
summarizing the
benefits of the technology
NEO-M8U will be displayed at the u-blox booth (Hall 5: 5-158) of Embedded World
[https://www.embedded-world.de/en ]
Contact:
Â
Andrew Miles, Product Manager, Dead Reckoning, u-bloxÂ
Phone: +41-44-722-7305 / E-mail: Andrew.miles@u-blox.com
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u-blox Leads Automotive GNSS Innovation With Untethered 3D Dead Reckoning
NEO-M8U provides ubiquitous positioning standalone
THALWIL, Switzerland, February 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips,
announces the release of NEO-M8U, the industry's first Untethered 3D Dead Reckoning (UDR)
module. Combining multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo) with an onboard 3D
gyro/accelerometer, NEO-M8U provides accurate positioning even where GNSS signals are weak
or not available. Â It achieves this without any connection to the vehicle other than
power.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150826/261282LOGO )
The u-blox NEO-M8U module provides superior multipath suppression, which improves
position accuracy even in tough environments, such as urban canyons, tunnels, or parking
garages. For example, in London's city center area, NEO-M8U is typically three times more
accurate than a traditional GNSS receiver. In addition, NEO-M8U offers instantaneous
position immediately after power-up, without the need to wait for a first fix as with
regular GNSS receivers.
One of the key advantages of NEO-M8U is the ease of product development and
installation. NEO-M8U looks and behaves just like a regular GNSS receiver and does not
require any special mounting or connection to the vehicle. Thanks to its intelligent
sensing and continuous self-calibration, NEO-M8U can be installed in the vehicle in any
orientation.
Other features are its real-time update rate of up to 20 Hz benefiting a smooth
navigation behavior, as well as the high-speed access to the raw sensor data allowing for
driving behavior analysis and detection of sudden acceleration, such as during an
accident.
"NEO-M8U, with its performance and simplicity, is a game changer for a range of new
use cases such as navigation, fleet management, road pricing, usage-based insurance and
even 'find-my-car' applications," says Andrew Miles, Product Manager, Dead Reckoning at
u-blox. "The gain in accuracy by NEO-M8U in three dimensions will enhance any vehicle
based application in cities with high-rise buildings and narrow streets."
NEO-M8U will be available in early Q2, 2016. Â It can upgrade any existing NEO design
due to the inherent pin and software compatibility to other NEO modules.
More information on UDR technology is available on u-blox's website:
- A white paper
[https://www.u-blox.com/en/untethered-dead-reckoning-udr?hash=62IRfoJPlplUC3Qmy_QVKQVCsAnY7s7WP-Sz9Vgudww ]
exploring the possible business opportunities UDR can offer
- A 5 minute video
[https://www.u-blox.com/en/udr-untethered-dead-reckoning?utm_source=Follow-up%20UDR%20webinar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UDR%20webinar%20oct%2015 ]
summarizing the
benefits of the technology
NEO-M8U will be displayed at the u-blox booth (Hall 5: 5-158) of Embedded World
[https://www.embedded-world.de/en ]
Contact:
Â
Andrew Miles, Product Manager, Dead Reckoning, u-bloxÂ
Phone: +41-44-722-7305 / E-mail: Andrew.miles@u-blox.com
Â
Â
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