ANELLO Photonics launches inertial navigation system based on the world's smallest optical gyroscope

ANELLO Photonics, developer of silicon photonic optical gyroscope SiPhOG™, announced the launch of ANELLO GNSS INS, an inertial navigation system based on the world's smallest optical gyroscope for robust, reliable navigation and positioning over long periods of time in GPS-denied environments.

ANELLO GNSS INS is powered by ANELLO's unique optical gyroscope technology and artificial intelligence (AI) -based sensor fusion engine to provide powerful, high-precision positioning and orientation for applications in agriculture, construction, trucking and autonomous vehicles (AV). Unlike other similar systems, ANELLO GNSS INS offers excellent accuracy in high temperature and high vibration applications.

Dr. Mario Panicia, CEO of ANELLO, said: "As we see a rapid increase in interest and demand for optical gyroscope technology, we are actively working with customers who need reliable and high-precision optical gyroscope-based solutions for autonomous operating applications. The ANELLO GNSS INS was developed in collaboration with our customers and we are proud to bring to market the world's smallest optical gyroscope-based inertial navigation system, designed specifically for today's demanding autonomous system applications."

The ANELLO GNSS INS system is designed with security, reliability and ease of use in mind. The system enables seamless navigation and positioning in challenging GPS-denied environments, enabling ANELLO's optical gyroscope technology to support multiple customer applications and enable multi-scenario use cases. ANELLO GNSS INS comes with the following standard features:

● Independent course drift of less than 0.5°/ hour
● Dual Multi-band real-time Dynamic Differential Method (RTK) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) engine
● ASIL-D Ready automotive CPU
● Automotive Dual-Wire Ethernet (100Base-T1)
● Dual high-speed CAN FD interface
● Dual RS-232 interface
● Hardware Level Precise Time Protocol (PTP), IEEE 802.1AS
● IP68 waterproof, resistant to dust, salt spray and chemicals

ANELLO is currently conducting commercial trials with a variety of market-leading customers in the construction, agriculture, trucking, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous vehicles and national security sectors.