Trimble and InvenSense, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation, have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a high-performance navigation system tailored for automotive and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The partnership merges Trimble’s ProPoint® Go positioning engine and RTX® correction services with TDK’s SmartAutomotive™ inertial measurement units (IMUs), aiming to improve the accuracy and reliability of location data in demanding environments.
The joint solution leverages quad-frequency global navigation satellite system (GNSS) support and features what the companies describe as the first Automotive Safety Integrity Level-C (ASIL-C) certified correction data in the market. Paired with TDK’s six-axis motion sensors—combining a triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope—the integrated system is designed to deliver consistent performance across autonomous vehicles, drones, field robotics, and other precision-dependent machinery.
“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,” said Olivier Casabianca, vice president of advanced positioning at Trimble.
The combined system aims to deliver enhanced positioning in a wide range of conditions, including dense urban environments and indoor settings. Trimble’s positioning data, supported by its globally accessible correction network, complements TDK’s IMUs, which are manufactured using proprietary MEMS fabrication processes for high-performance sensing.
“By offering an integrated solution, we empower customers to accelerate deployment, streamline integration and maximize the value of this transformative technology,” said Stefano Zanella, automotive motion vice president and general manager at TDK.
The technology is positioned for use in applications requiring a high degree of navigational precision and safety, such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Both companies confirmed that the solution is currently available for testing through the Trimble Evaluation Kit.