FocalPoint

As the year draws to a close, we want to reflect on some of the highlights that made this year so special. From achieving milestones to expanding our team, 2024 has been a year of innovation, progress and community. Highlights from the year include: 📍 Building the world's first S-GNSS® receiver  📍 Conducting trials in auto manufacturers' test sites globally 📍 Showcasing our GNSS-enhancing software solution, S-GNSS® Auto, to automakers at events worldwide None of this would have been possible without our incredible partners, supporters and our brilliant team. Thank you for being part of our journey! Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eC_7deXP #GNSS #PNT #GPS

📢 We are hiring! We are looking for a Test Engineer who is keen to join a team of expert engineers, working together collaboratively to create groundbreaking technologies that transform the capability of all GNSS devices. 📍 The successful candidate must be local to Cambridge, possess a UK driving licence and be available to work in our Cambridge office 5 days per week. The role may require ad-hoc travel testing/trialling our devices around the UK and occasionally globally. 👉 Find our more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dcHmXDq2 #GNSS #PNT #GPS #engineeringjobs

🚚 Did you know that Amazon delivery drivers make around 250 deliveries a day? It’s not surprising then that they need to be able to navigate to their drop-off locations safely, while optimising their routes for efficiency. GPS plays a key role in enabling the movement of parcels through the supply chain – especially in last mile deliveries to your doorstep. 👉 Read about how enhanced GNSS accuracy can boost the efficiency of business operations, optimise fuel usage and ensure the safety of drivers and their vehicles. https://lnkd.in/eS38cV9n #Logistics #LastMile #GNSS

🚗 Join us tomorrow at the SAE International event, "Navigating Tomorrow: Urban Mobility's Future Challenges," in Brussels, Belgium. Don’t miss our VP, Manuel Del Castillo, presenting at 13:40 on how advanced GNSS technology can unlock the full potential of ADAS, making autonomous driving accessible in challenging environments. 🌆 Discover why GPS often struggles in dense urban environments, what causes these challenges, and how our software solution tackles multipath effects to enhance accuracy and reliability. We hope to see you there! #GNSS #ADAS #Mobility https://lnkd.in/djxDQgmP

All of us depend on GPS for navigation: whether we’re using our smartphones, wearables or in-built vehicle satnav. But did you know that a GPS (GNSS) signal is only as powerful as a 45-watt lightbulb? This means that any obstruction can make it harder for a receiver to pick them up. Buildings can block them completely, just like the glow from a dim light can be blocked by a blackout curtain. Signals can also be impacted by tree cover -- with foliage they can still pass through, but the effect is like a thin curtain making a dim light even dimmer. Both high-rise buildings and foliage can cause disruptions to the GPS signal. GPS is one of the few sensors in the vehicle that provides an absolute location. As we move towards automated driving, the signal has to be accurate, reliable and secure for it to navigate safely, with confidence. However, this is easier said than done. The sensitivity of a receiver is a critical consideration for developers of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). 👉 This article outlines the challenges of signal sensitivity in the design of automated vehicles and outlines how OEMs can leverage our technology to extend hands-free driving into challenging environments.  https://lnkd.in/ewCSzQvj  #GNSS #ADAS #AutonomousDriving

How will GNSS developments impact AV evolution? In this article for Automotive World, FocalPoint VP Manuel Del Castillo outlines how GNSS software enhancements in the chip will enable the accuracy needed for the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. https://lnkd.in/ehkxBvuC #GNSS #ADAS #AutonomousVehicles

We're thrilled to have won the Cars Of The Future Self-Driving Industry awards (V2X category ) for S-GNSS® Auto, our software product that unlocks the full potential of GNSS for automotive manufacturers. It offers a scalable, cost-effective upgrade to ADAS and self-driving systems, enhancing performance in GNSS-challenged areas whilst also improving navigation and location-based services. S-GNSS® Auto prevents the cost of high quality hardware including antennas, oscillators and upgrading inertial sensors associated with optimal positioning performance. As a software solution, the upgrade can be applied to existing hardware and can even be delivered over the air. This reduces the costs of extending the hardware infrastructure and eases engineering complexity. An enhancement to the GNSS chip helps to make L3+ systems widely accessible at mass-market prices, aligning with the Government's focus on improving road safety. Cars of the Future editor, Neil Kennett, on behalf of the 2024 Self-Driving Industry Awards judging panel said, “We were impressed by its new Global Navigation Satellite System receiver, developed to demonstrate its S-GNSS® Auto software. In testing around Canary Wharf, it demonstrated the accuracy of its own Supercorrelation™ product – which permits only the line-of-sight signals and ignores reflections. With S-GNSS® Auto, consumers can expect a high level of positioning accuracy from their navigation solutions, enabling smarter, more efficient navigation supported with resilience against any potential spoofing attack, enhancing consumer safety. Congratulations to everyone that took part.  Pictured: Tom Crabtree #sdia24 #carsofthefuture

✨ We are hiring! We are looking for experienced mid-senior level software engineers with a proven track record in delivering software products. You will be involved in all aspects of development of our embedded S-GNSS® software product, including planning, implementation and testing, working closely with our GNSS chipset partners. You can choose to work hybrid and attend our offices in Cambridge or Bristol every week. Join us and be part of a brilliant team that’s shaping the future of GNSS technology! We’d love to hear from you. 👉 Learn more about the role and apply: https://lnkd.in/eG7qrhPs #TechJobs #SoftwareEngineer #GNSS

Have you ever noticed that your car satnav struggles to point you in the right direction when you’re driving in a busy urban area? Cities like New York, Tokyo, Seoul and London are characterised by tall buildings and tree cover, which can often disrupt GNSS (GPS) signals. This not only makes it harder for you to get from point A to B, but also wastes fuel, reduces efficiency, and can even compromise safety. However, by improving the accuracy of GNSS and integrating it with other relative sensors, it’s possible to determine a vehicle’s position within centimetres. As we hand over more responsibilities to our driving systems, accurate positioning is essential for safety. Discover how GNSS technology is advancing automated driving: https://lnkd.in/eVh8F9hd #AutonomousDriving #VehicleSafety #GNSS

Many modern vehicles today are equipped with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), a suite of electronic technologies that helps enhance safety and improve overall driving efficiency. ADAS leverages various sensors and software to detect surroundings, assess potential hazards, and help the driver make decisions or take necessary actions. For example, ADAS can alert drivers of obstacles in their blind spot or assist with parking with reduced driver input. This article explores how individual components -- cameras, radar, LiDAR, IMUs, GNSS, and HD maps -- work together to power ADAS and advance the evolution of autonomous cars. https://lnkd.in/eDGcHarq #ADAS #AutonomousVehicles #AutonomousDriving