Tatarstan Startup Develops Satellite-Free Navigation for Robots
The new system enables robots to orient themselves without GPS or other satellite networks.
The Tatarstan-based company Geopeyger has developed what it describes as the world’s first navigation system for robots that operates without satellite signals, the republic’s Ministry of Digital Development said.
Robots equipped with the system can move seamlessly from outdoor spaces into buildings, accurately determine their position, and remain connected at all times. Unlike GPS and other satellite systems, all movement data is stored within the facility and is not transmitted externally, providing an added layer of security.
According to the developers, the technology represents the emergence of a new generation of navigation systems that could underpin smart cities, autonomous transport, and robotic services.
A City as a Testbed
The first full-scale ground navigation system will be launched in pilot mode in Innopolis. The city will serve as the first site where the technology is tested in real-world conditions.
In the future, the company plans to use the system for delivery services and is already in talks with major retail chains and industrial enterprises.
Earlier reports said researchers at Southern Federal University developed autonomous navigation for drones that operates without GPS in any weather. Standard and infrared cameras match live video with digital maps, allowing drones to determine their position even in fog, snowfall, or at night.
