TDK releases software for processes inertial and satellite data

TDK Corporation has released Trusted Positioning DRIVE software that combines global navigation satellite system data with inertial navigation system measurements for positioning in advanced driver-assist systems, robotic platforms, and off-road vehicles. The software achieves centimeter to decimeter accuracy in environments where satellite signal reception is limited or unavailable.

DRIVE processes data from GNSS receivers and inertial measurement units to maintain position, velocity, and orientation during satellite signal interruptions. The system continues operation through tunnels, urban environments, and locations with weak satellite coverage. Applications include driver-assist platforms, industrial vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and logistics systems requiring lane-level positioning.

The software supports real-time kinematic corrections from compatible GNSS receivers for centimeter-level accuracy. Integrity monitoring verifies signal and sensor data consistency for safety applications. The system provides ego velocity estimation, reporting vehicle speed and direction relative to the platform for control algorithms. Navigation resumes immediately after power cycling without requiring initialization time.

DRIVE integrates with multiple GNSS receiver types and inertial measurement units. The software is calibrated for deployment across vehicle and machine platforms operating at automation levels up to Level 2 and beyond.

The software is available for evaluation and integration.