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Autonomy is rapidly transforming industries that depend on precise positioning, from construction and agriculture to transportation, surveying and critical infrastructure. As autonomous systems move to real-world deployment, one requirement has emerged as non-negotiable: knowing exactly where a machine is at all times.
The difference between success and failure in autonomous operations often comes down to positioning accuracy, reliability and integrity. Whether a drone is delivering medical supplies beyond visual line of sight, an autonomous vehicle is navigating an urban canyon, centimeter-level positioning continues to be a critical focus across various autonomous applications.
Advances in GNSS receivers, correction services, sensor fusion, anti-jamming technologies and autonomous navigation platforms all play a key role in allowing autonomous systems to operate safely and efficiently in increasingly complex environments. At the same time, growing demands for productivity, safety, regulatory compliance and digitalization are accelerating adoption across a wide range of industries.
In this cover story, we examine case studies and perspectives from Topcon, Septentrio and FocalPoint to explore how high-precision positioning is enabling the next generation of autonomous systems across real-world applications.
Topcon Positioning Systems’ centimeter-level positioning is now mission-critical
FocalPoint on solving urban reliability for autonomous driving
Septentrio is fighting fires, cleaning walls and growing crops one drone at a time
