Project description
Improving the accuracy and reliability of today’s positioning and navigation systems
Limitations in accuracy, reliability and/or affordability restrict the commercial potential of existing global navigation satellite systems and camera-based computer visual navigation systems. The EU-funded VRTK project will further develop a highly reliable and precise navigation system introduced by the Swiss-based company Fixposition. It will do so by preparing a feasibility report for commercialisation. This involves validating technological viability with a clear roadmap for reaching a fully mature technology and identifying and planning for technological risks. It also includes identifying several market segments, considering regulations and market barriers, as well as mapping supply chain and dissemination prospects. The technology should make autonomous vehicles safer and more affordable.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringautomotive engineeringautonomous vehicles
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensors
- social sciencessocial geographytransportnavigation systemssatellite navigation systemglobal navigation satellite system
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencecomputer vision
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsautonomous robotsdrones
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
Coordinator
8952 Schlieren
Switzerland
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