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  • Telit Cinterion bundles Swift’s Skylark into integrated IoT positioning

    Telit Cinterion bundles Swift’s Skylark into integrated IoT positioning

    Telit Cinterion and Swift Navigation have announced an expanded partnership. Telit Cinterion will offer Swift Navigation’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service as part of an integrated IoT positioning solution.

    This service is available with Telit Cinterion’s dual-frequency GNSS modules and NExT cellular connectivity. IoT customers gain one source for the hardware, connectivity and Skylark Dx correction data needed for sub-meter positioning.

    What began in 2024 as a technical partnership has grown into a comprehensive joint offering, uniting hardware, connectivity, and corrections into a seamless solution for IoT customers.

    Telit Cinterion customers can now buy modules, connectivity and corrections under one contract. For many IoT projects, this cuts vendor coordination and avoids the cost and operational complexity of building or subscribing to an RTK base-station network.

    Skylark is available in three variants — Skylark Dx, Cx, and Nx RTK — to meet a broad range of requirements for accuracy, coverage, bandwidth, and power consumption.

    All Telit Cinterion dual-frequency L1 + L5 GNSS modules offer native support for Skylark Dx, which streams differential GNSS (DGNSS) corrections directly to the receiver over the cellular network. Skylark Dx runs over standard RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP), using minimal bandwidth and power, and provides country-wide coverage. This makes it practical for IoT devices with limited bandwidth or tight power budgets.

    Typical applications include:

    • e-mobility
    • fleet and asset tracking
    • robotics
    • drones

    These are cases that don’t require centimeter-level RTK accuracy but do need reliable sub-meter positioning. Customers requiring higher accuracy can upgrade to Skylark Nx RTK on compatible module variants without redesigning their devices or changing suppliers.

    “Customers tell us they want precise positioning without complexity,” said Neset Yalcinkaya, president of IoT hardware at Telit Cinterion. “We’re bundling Skylark Dx with the GNSS modules and cellular connectivity we already ship. This gives customers one supplier and a single integration approach, plus a clear path to RTK down the road.”

    “At Swift Navigation, our mission is to make precise positioning a standard capability,” said Holger Ippach, chief operating officer at Swift Navigation. “This partnership advances that vision by embedding Skylark into Telit Cinterion’s GNSS modules and connectivity, giving customers direct access to reliable, sub-meter positioning without the integration overhead traditionally required.”    

    Service Availability

    Skylark Dx is available now with Telit Cinterion solutions in Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Coverage will expand as Swift Navigation adds regions.

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  • Swift, RugGear partner on high-accuracy location for industrial mobility

    Swift, RugGear partner on high-accuracy location for industrial mobility

    New solution eliminates positioning errors in logistics, rail, and public safety by providing lane-level accuracy natively on rugged mobile devices.

    Swift Navigation, a global leader in precise positioning technology, and RugGear, a manufacturer of rugged mobile devices for professional use, have joined to embed high-accuracy positioning capabilities into RugGear’s enterprise and mission-critical mobile devices.

    The partnership integrates Swift Navigation’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service directly into RugGear devices built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen Platform. This native integration delivers reliable lane-level accuracy — an order of magnitude improvement over standard GPS — without requiring any external receiver or configuration. Precise positioning is available out of the box, ensuring seamless performance across rugged mobile form factors.

    This integration is a major step in bringing high-accuracy positioning to industrial mobility. All location-based applications benefit automatically, meaning developers do not need to modify their existing apps.

    Enhanced Capabilities with the RG940

    The first device to integrate Skylark will be the RG940, a high-performance, rugged 10.1-inch tablet designed for demanding industrial uses. The high accuracy improves operational efficiency and accountability across enterprise segments, including:

    • Logistics and Waste Management. Optimizes routes, reduces fuel costs, and provides indisputable proof of service records for liability claims.
    • Construction. Provides a value-engineered approach for GIS mapping assets and enhances worker safety through geofenced “no-go” zones.
    • Rail. Enhances safety and efficiency for trains and prevents freight car loading errors.

    Interested customers and partners are invited to contact RugGear directly for availability and technical specifications.

  • Quectel-Swift partnership now includes RTK corrections

    Quectel-Swift partnership now includes RTK corrections

    Quectel Wireless Solutions is partnering with Swift Navigation to deliver Quectel’s Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Correction Solution, which enables cost-effective, centimeter-level positioning accuracy for a new generation of IoT applications.

    In January, the companies announced integration of Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service with Quectel’s high-precision GNSS modules.

    The collaboration allows Quectel to simplify the complexities of high-precision GNSS by bundling its RTK modules and antennas with Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service, offering equipment manufacturers a streamlined, end-to-end solution for RTK adoption and deployment.

    Partnering with Swift enables Quectel to tailor solutions for specific applications, helping equipment manufacturers simplify the complexities of RTK adoption and deployment. The Quectel RTK Correction Solution is designed to support a wide range of mass-market applications, including robotics, automotive, micro-mobility, precision agriculture, surveying, and mining.

  • Swift Navigation and Asensing partner on automotive-grade GNSS for industrial autonomy

    Swift Navigation and Asensing partner on automotive-grade GNSS for industrial autonomy

    Swift Navigation and Asensing have announced full compatibility between the Asensing NAV3120 high-precision GNSS positioning module and Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service. Skylark is a cloud-based service that improves the accuracy of GNSS from several meters to a few centimeters.

    The widespread deployment of connected and autonomous IoT systems — including smart delivery robots, UAVs, precision agriculture and logistics — demands reliable, centimeter-level positioning that performs consistently across diverse environments and at scale.

    Swift’s Skylark Nx RTK, the highest precision variant of Skylark, leverages a proprietary atmospheric model to deliver continuous 1-2 cm accuracy across vast geographic areas, including Western Europe. The carrier-grade network eliminates the need for developers to manage base stations or switch between multiple correction providers, simplifying the deployment of high-precision outdoor robots at scale.

    The seamless interoperability between Skylark Nx RTK and Asensing’s NAV3120 module provides customers with a highly reliable, centimeter-accurate solution packaged in a compact, automotive-qualified hardware module. Joint testing demonstrated this high performance, with the solution achieving a sustained 1.7 cm horizontal position error at 95% confidence during a 24-hour period, which significantly accelerates time-to-market for applications requiring the highest level of positioning integrity.

    The NAV3120 is full-constellation and quad-frequency signal reception module engineered for demanding applications. Features include:

    • Automotive-grade. Complies with AEC-Q100 standards for integrated circuits used in automotive applications.
    • Extreme operating range. Sustains temperatures from -40°C to +105°C.
    • Compact design. Small size and standard 17 x 22 x 3.1 mm footprint, weighing only 2g.
    • Efficient power. Low power consumption of just 0.4W.

    The integrated solution is available now for use for autonomous mobile robots, UAVs, fleet management, advanced handhelds and wearables, and precision agriculture.

  • Swift Navigation, Taiwan Mobile advance centimeter-accurate positioning for autonomy

    Swift Navigation, Taiwan Mobile advance centimeter-accurate positioning for autonomy

    Swift Navigation has partnered with Taiwan Mobile, a major telecommunications company in Taiwan, to introduce the Skylark Precise Positioning Service to the Taiwanese market. This collaboration aims to meet the increasing demand for high-accuracy positioning solutions across various industries.

    Skylark is a real-time GNSS correction service that enhances positioning precision to the centimeter level by correcting signal errors from GNSS. It is the first cloud-based precise positioning service developed specifically for large-scale applications, designed to deliver accuracy, reliability, and safety worldwide. The service utilizes advanced atmospheric modeling to reduce errors from ionospheric disturbances, clock drift and satellite orbit inaccuracies, improving location accuracy from several meters to just a few centimeters.

    The service is supported by a carrier-grade network consisting of modern ground reference stations, which have been designed and operated collaboratively by Taiwan Mobile and other mobile network operators globally. Skylark’s highly reliable and precise positioning capabilities are expected to support emerging applications in automotive, robotics, and fleet management sectors. In automotive applications, it is the first and only automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) certified, real-time cloud-based positioning service compliant with ISO 26262:2018, enabling safe operation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.

    For robotics, Skylark’s proprietary atmospheric modeling offers centimeter-level accuracy with extended baselines and automatic failover, ensuring reliable performance for devices such as robotic lawnmowers and surveying drones. In fleet management, the service provides a cost-effective, dependable positioning solution optimized for battery-powered devices, facilitating efficient last-mile and final-inch logistics, and integrating with a broad range of compatible GNSS hardware.

  • Swift Navigation secures funding for its Skylark cm positioning service

    Swift Navigation secures funding for its Skylark cm positioning service

    Swift Navigation has completed another funding round to fuel its centimeter-level precision service. The Skylark Precise Positioning Service is a cloud-based service that corrects errors in GNSS signals, improving accuracy to centimeter level and enabling mass-market adoption of applications in autonomous driving, robotics, precision logistics, and V2X communication.

    Skylark is a real-time, cloud-based service that meets ISO 26262:2018 functional safety standards for road vehicles. Unlike ASIL-certified positioning solutions that rely on costly physical data centers, Skylark operates entirely in the cloud.

    Skylark powers more than 10 million ADAS-enabled and autonomous vehicles worldwide and supports global programs for 20+ automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, top robotics companies, and a large commercial fleet operator.

    This latest financing reflects strong market demand for Swift’s approach to precise positioning. Unlike traditional precise positioning technologies, Skylark leverages advanced atmospheric modeling, cloud-based architecture and carrier-grade networks to deliver unmatched reliability, safety and cost efficiency at scale.

    The $50 million Series E financing round was led by Crosslink Capital. The round saw strong participation from existing investors New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Eclipse Ventures, EPIQ Capital Group, First Round Capital, TELUS Global Ventures, and Potentum Partners alongside new investors Niterra Ventures, AlTi Tiedemann Global, GRIDS Capital, Essentia Ventures, Shea Ventures, and EnerTech Capital. This funding brings Swift Navigation’s total capital raised to over $250 million.

  • Swift Navigation expands RTK positioning across Western Europe

    Swift Navigation expands RTK positioning across Western Europe

    Swift Navigation‘s Skylark Precise Positioning Service now offers continuous two-centimeter accuracy across Western Europe, enabling the deployment of reliable consumer robots and digital mapping solutions.

    Autonomous robots and field mapping applications require precise positioning to operate efficiently; traditional RTK solutions can often struggle, forcing robotics manufacturers to use local base stations or fragmented networks, which can lead to coverage gaps and inconsistent performance. Field teams in utilities and construction also require survey-grade accuracy without the high costs of professional equipment.

    Skylark addresses these issues by delivering accuracy across geographic areas, eliminating the need for base stations or switching between providers. Skylark uses a proprietary atmospheric model that compensates for ionospheric and tropospheric effects in real-time. The carrier-grade network, operated by mobile network providers, ensures reliability across regions.

    Skylark is available in three variants — Nx RTK, Cx, and Dx — designed to meet varying requirements for accuracy, power consumption, data transmission and cost. The Skylark Nx RTK delivers one-to-two centimeter accuracy across 28 countries in Western Europe and seven countries in Eastern Europe. Compatible with standard RTK receivers and supported by portals for credential management, licensing and usage analytics, Skylark Nx RTK integrates high-precision positioning into existing devices and workflows.

  • Swift Navigation, Quectel partner for location-based products

    Swift Navigation, Quectel partner for location-based products

    Swift Navigation and Quectel Wireless Solutions have partnered to enhance GNSS accuracy across various industries. This collaboration integrates Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service with Quectel’s high-precision GNSS modules.

    Skylark, a cloud-based GNSS corrections service, is designed to improve standard GNSS accuracy from several meters to a few centimeters. It utilizes advanced atmospheric modeling and a carrier-grade network to provide reliable, scalable, and high-integrity precision.

    The partnership offers three Skylark variants: Skylark Cx , Skylark Nx RTK and Skylark Dx.  Each variant is tailored to meet specific industry requirements and can be paired with Quectel’s GNSS modules for various applications.

    Integration and Applications

    Automotive: Quectel’s LG69T module with integrated inertial measurement units combined with Skylark Cx offers lane-level accuracy for intelligent driving systems.

    Outdoor Robotics: The LG290P module paired with Skylark Nx RTK offers centimeter-level accuracy for autonomous robots such as robotic lawnmowers.

    Micromobility: Quectel’s LC29H module with Skylark Dx achieves decimeter-level accuracy for e-bikes and scooters in urban areas.

    UAVs: The LG290P module with Skylark Nx RTK offers high accuracy for fast-moving UAV applications.

    Quectel’s LG290P is a quad-band GNSS module designed to deliver high performance for demanding applications, ensuring RTK availability and quality even in challenging environments. When paired with Skylark Nx RTK, the LG290P achieves the centimeter-level accuracy needed to ensure the precision required for applications such as precision agriculture, robotic lawnmowers, surveying and personal robots.

    The LC29H module is a dual-band multi-constellation solution with optional dead-reckoning capabilities that supports seamless integration with all Skylark variants and comes in a standard 12.2mm × 16.0mm footprint. Developers can transition from standard positioning to high-precision GNSS without hardware changes while choosing the Skylark variant that meets their specific requirements.

  • Swift Navigation partners with CHCNAV on precise positioning solutions

    Swift Navigation partners with CHCNAV on precise positioning solutions

    Swift Navigation has collaborated with CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) to integrate Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service with CHC Navigation’s GNSS receivers.

    Skylark is a cloud-based GNSS corrections service designed to improve the accuracy of standard GNSS from several meters to a few centimeters. Built to meet stringent standards for automotive safety (ISO 26262), Skylark supports more than 10 million advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)-enabled and autonomous vehicles globally. It can be used in a variety of applications, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics and surveying equipment.

    Example integration

    The CHC CGI-220 Pro is a high-precision, automotive-grade GNSS/INS tightly coupled navigation system designed for applications requiring robust and accurate positioning, such as autonomous driving, ADAS and intelligent transportation systems. When integrated with Skylark, the CGI-220 Pro offers:

    • Centimeter-level accuracy: Skylark enhances the CGI-220 Pro’s precision, delivering reliable, real-time positioning even in challenging environments.
    • Seamless integration: The CGI-220 Pro’s compact design and compatibility with various vehicle systems allows for straightforward integration into automotive platforms.
    • High reliability: Engineered to meet stringent automotive standards, the CGI-220 Pro offers consistent performance under demanding conditions.
  • Carnegie Robotics acquires Duro product line from Swift Navigation

    Carnegie Robotics acquires Duro product line from Swift Navigation

    Photo: Swift Navigation
    Photo: Swift Navigation

    Carnegie Robotics, an advanced robotics systems and sensors company, has acquired Swift Navigation’s Duro product line. The acquisition expands Carnegie Robotics’ IP portfolio of smart machinery across industries such as rail, intermodal, agriculture, construction, mining, marine, and more.

    Launched in 2017 through a collaboration between Swift Navigation and Carnegie Robotics, the Duro product line features high-precision GNSS receivers and software designed to deliver reliable centimeter-accurate positioning in challenging environments. Since the launch, Carnegie Robotics and Swift Navigation have worked together to respond to users’ needs.

    The acquisition also supports Swift Navigation’s shift to a software-only service model with hardware integrations. Duro integrates with Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service, a cloud-based GNSS corrections service designed to provide high-accuracy positioning for various applications.

  • Swift Navigation, Bad Elf enhance precision for construction and utilities

    Swift Navigation, Bad Elf enhance precision for construction and utilities

    Photo: Swift Navigation
    Photo: Swift Navigation

    Swift Navigation and Bad Elf have partnered to deliver a complete, turnkey solution for high-volume and high-precision GIS data collection. GIS data allows workers across industries to create precise digital maps to improve worker safety and efficiency in construction, utilities and environmental management.

    By combining BadElf’s GNSS receivers with Swift’s precise positioning solutions, field teams can capture centimeter-accurate location data on a tablet or smartphone Field teams can now more quickly and safely perform maintenance, dig trenches and avoid hazards such as high-voltage wires. wires.

    Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service is a cloud-based GNSS corrections service that enables accurate and reliable positioning for location-based products worldwide. Skylark is offered in multiple variants for multiple use cases, each with varying requirements for accuracy, coverage, power consumption and cost.

    Bad Elf is a provider of GNSS receivers built for modern GIS mapping applications. Bad Elf’s line of Flex and Flex Mini receivers stream location data to any Bluetooth-equipped device, including Apple, Android, and Windows. When paired with Skylark, Bad Elf receivers deliver accuracy down to one centimeter and a fix within seconds. The combined solution is ideal for field workers requiring reliable high-accuracy positioning.

  • Swift Navigation, Calian advance precise positioning integration

    Swift Navigation, Calian advance precise positioning integration

    Photo: Swift Navigation
    Photo: Swift Navigation

    Swift Navigation and Calian, formerly Tallysman, have partnered to integrate precise positioning into location-based products across a variety of industries.

    Autonomous vehicles and robots are complex and costly to build. Developers must integrate advanced hardware and software, do extensive testing and validation, maintain complex infrastructure, and calibrate diverse components and systems to ensure seamless compatibility. To address these challenges, Calian’s fully integrated GNSS hardware is now compatible with Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service.

    Calian’s smart antennas are available in a ceramic patch design, based on its Tallysman Accutenna technology, ideal for stationary or vehicle-mounted applications, such as precise navigation, enhanced driver safety and robotics. It is also offered in a helical form factor, designed for portable and lightweight devices where size, weight and durability are critical, such as UAVs and wearables.

    When paired with Skylark’s GNSS corrections, the antennas offer centimeter-level accuracy, uniform performance and fast convergence. Skylark’s subscription model removes the need to maintain ground reference stations or the risk of relying on unreliable public ones. It leverages observations from its extensive network to model corrections for entire countries, which are then delivered directly to receivers via the internet.

    Calian offers development kits that include the smart antenna, an RS-232, RS-422 or USB digital interface and the TruPrecision evaluation software, allowing developers to quickly evaluate Skylark with the many compatible Calian antennas.