XSens MTi-8 Click is a new compact add-on board designed for RTK-supported high-accuracy positioning and orientation tracking in demanding outdoor embedded applications. It is based on the MTI-8-5A, an RTK-enhanced GNSS/INS module from Xsens that combines GNSS positioning with advanced inertial sensing and real-time sensor fusion.
The compact Click add-on boards enable developers to rapidly provide proof-of-concept, then prototype and code new embedded projects.
Key Features
- Centimeter-level precision: Features real-time kinematic (RTK) support, delivering position accuracy down to 1 cm + 1 ppm CEP
- High-speed sensor fusion: Runs the Xsens’ sensor fusion algorithm with output data rates up to 100 Hz, providing high-speed dead-reckoning and orientation data even during rapid movements
- Advanced inertial sensing: Integrates a high-range gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer, offering roll/pitch accuracy of 0.5° RMS and yaw accuracy of 1° RMS (with GNSS aiding)
- Interface options: Offers flexible system integration through UART, SPI, or I2C interfaces, along with a USB Type-C port for easy configuration and testing.
Suitable applications
- Self-driving platforms and delivery robots that require centimeter-level navigation in outdoor environments
- Autonomous tractors and crop-monitoring drones where precise path-following is essential
- High-end drones and robotic systems that depend on accurate roll, pitch, and yaw data for stability
- Mobile mapping systems and surveying equipment that demand high-reliability motion tracking and positioning.
The board is now available from Mikroe.