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Extending BMW’s automated driving capabilities into challenging environments

Our chipset-level software enhances GNSS accuracy, reliability, and security, delivering the high precision required to make automated driving more widely accessible and available.

An engineering priority: maximising GNSS receiver reliability

For hands-free driving to be safe everywhere, the GNSS receiver must provide the necessary sensitivity to ensure accurate absolute positioning. This is crucial for the optimal performance of relative ADAS sensors like LiDAR, radar, and camera systems.

Manuel del Castillo, VP of FocalPoint, outlines why accurate GNSS could be the key to extending the availability of automated driving for BMW and invites discussion with key stakeholders.

Precision you can trust
Our software-based solution directly enhances GNSS performance from the chip, addressing issues like multipath interference and improving accuracy even when using concealed antennas—all while bolstering cybersecurity.
Enhanced GNSS accuracy in challenging environments
Signal obstructions from buildings & foliage and external EMI interference is overcome by improving signal sensitivity to lane level.
5x
Up to 5x accuracy improvement
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Optimised hidden or concealed antennas
Signal sensitivity and accuracy are restored for low-cost or hidden antennas, ensuring design integrity is maintained.
7.5dBHz
Sensitivity improvement of 7.5dBHz+

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Expanded availability and accessibility of ADAS features
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can be enabled beyond highways and open roads sustainably and cost effectively.
Improved ADAS availability
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S-GNSS Auto®: Next generation positioning technology

Powered by our patented technology Supercorrelation, S-GNSS Auto® is a software upgrade to GNSS receivers, making them more accurate, reliable and secure.

We work with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, navigation engine providers, and others in the automotive ecosystem to make automated driving technology safer and more accessible.

Our awards

Our team have received recognition from across the globe for their groundbreaking work.

Cars of the Future, V2X award 2024
Self-driving Industry Awards
Business Award for Innovation 2023
Institute of Physics
Award for Technical Achievement
Royal Institute of Navigation
Per Enge Achievement Award
Institute of Navigation
Signals Leadership Award
GPS World
32 innovators making the world a better place
Wired UK
W.G.P. Lamb Award
Royal Institute of Navigation
Security innovation of the year
National Technology Awards 2023

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Explore our comprehensive resources—including white papers, webinars, and articles—on how enhanced GNSS accuracy is advancing safer and more reliable navigation in the automotive industry.

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