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Swift Navigation
| File:Swift Navigation Logo.svg | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | GNSS Corrections, Network RTK, PPP-RTK, Software, Technology, Technology Consulting. |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | Swiftnav.com |
Swift Navigation is an American technology company that specializes in high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions. The company provides software and hardware products that enhance GPS accuracy for applications in autonomous vehicles, robotics, agriculture, geospatial mapping, and industrial automation.
History
Swift Navigation was founded in 2012 in San Francisco, California, by Fergus Noble, Colin Beighley, and Timothy Harris. The company initially gained attention for its low-cost, high-accuracy GNSS receivers aimed at replacing expensive traditional positioning systems. Over the years, Swift Navigation has refocused its product offering away fom hardware to focus on cloud-based GNSS correction services, catering to a global customer base in industries requiring precise location data.
Products and Services
Swift Navigation develops positioning solutions that leverage real-time kinematics (RTK) and precise point positioning (PPP) technologies to achieve centimeter-level accuracy. The company's key products include:
- Skylark – A cloud-based GNSS corrections service that improves GPS accuracy for large-scale deployments, including automotive and industrial applications.
- Starling – High-precision positioning engine software designed to integrate with various GNSS chipsets for use in autonomous systems.
- Duro – A ruggedized, high-precision GNSS receiver designed for harsh environments which was sold to Carnegie Robotics in 2024 (source).
Applications
Swift Navigation’s technology is used in a variety of industries, including:
- Autonomous Vehicles – Providing precise positioning for self-driving cars and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Robotics – Enabling high-precision navigation for industrial and commercial robotic systems.
- Agriculture – Supporting precision farming techniques by improving GPS accuracy for automated tractors and agricultural machinery.
- Construction and Geospatial Mapping – Enhancing surveying and mapping accuracy for land development and infrastructure projects.
- Industrial Automation – Improving location-based automation processes in manufacturing and logistics.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Swift Navigation collaborates with major industry players, including automotive manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and geospatial technology providers. The company has partnered with businesses such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm to integrate its high-accuracy GNSS technology into autonomous vehicle and mobile applications.
Headquarters and Offices
Swift Navigation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices and engineering teams located in the United States and internationally to support its global customer base.
See Also
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- GNSS Correction Services
- Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Positioning
- Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
References
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