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At a glance: A leading automotive manufacturer partnered with Point One Navigation for over five years to achieve centimeter-level precision crucial for advanced driver assistance systems. Point One's Polaris RTK corrections network delivers the accuracy needed for autonomous functions while maintaining customer data privacy through an innovative cloud architecture that keeps sensitive location information within […]

At a glance: ProStar and Point One Navigation are partnering to integrate Polaris RTK corrections service into ProStar's PointMan mapping software. This will provide users with centimeter-level precision for mapping underground utilities and other critical assets, making PointMan a more powerful and user-friendly solution on a global scale. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., March 5, 2025 (GLOBE […]

At a glance: Precision navigation, down to the centimeter, is no longer science-fiction – it’s reality. Point One Navigation and STMicroelectronics are teaming up to bring centimeter-level accuracy to everything from autonomous vehicles to delivery robots. The not-so-secret sauce? The new and powerful Teseo VI GNSS chipset and industry leading Polaris RTK corrections paired with […]

At a glance: Scythe Robotics needed centimeter-level precision for their autonomous lawnmower, Scythe M.52. Traditional GPS wasn't accurate enough, and existing RTK solutions were too expensive and difficult to scale. Point One Navigation provided the answer with its global network of base stations and scalable RTK service. This partnership enabled Scythe to achieve precise path […]

At a glance: FireFly Automatix partnered with Point One Navigation to integrate Polaris RTK corrections network into their autonomous mower, AMP. This tech upgrade delivers centimeter-level precision, allowing for perfectly striped lawns and increased efficiency. The result is a quieter, greener, and more productive mowing solution that saves time and money for FireFly’s customers. In […]

At a glance: Cyvl uses Point One Navigation's precision location data to map and assess roads with incredible accuracy, helping municipalities make smarter repair decisions. The result? A dramatic reduction in project timelines, what once took weeks or months can now take just a few days. The quest for accurate road assessments In the world […]

At a glance: Polaris, Point One Navigation’s global RTK corrections network includes a base station on the historic Nantes Astronomic Observatory, once a hub for celestial navigation. Originally used to calibrate chronometers for precise maritime navigation, the observatory now hosts an RTK corrections base station that provides centimeter-level location data. A beacon of innovation in […]

At a glance: RTK accuracy fades with distance. Think of it like a radio signal – the further you are from the source, the weaker it gets. This happens at a predictable rate, and knowing this helps you get the most out of your RTK system. Ever wondered how RTK systems achieve centimeter-level accuracy? And […]

At a glance: To successfully connect to our RTK network and get your initial fix: choose a location with open sky, make sure your receiver is high-quality with up-to-date firmware, and pay attention to signal strength. It might take a few seconds to a few minutes to connect in some cases, depending on satellite location […]

So What’s the Difference? Virtual RTK and True RTK represent two different approaches to RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology which provide different performance, cost characteristics and coverage. While they both deliver highly precise positioning solutions, the method by which they achieve this differs significantly. Let’s dive deeper into each and explore their distinctions. True RTK: High […]