Honeywell Expands Navigation Offerings To Provide More Options For Precise Data In Areas Without GPS

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Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has launched the HGuide n380, an innovative inertial navigation system designed for autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This system delivers position, orientation, and velocity data even when satellite signals are not available. It is smaller, lighter, and more affordable than previous models, crafted to endure harsh environments. The HGuide n380 integrates Honeywell's advanced inertial measurement unit, GNSS receiver, and proprietary sensor fusion software, enhancing navigation accuracy in challenging conditions.

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• Introduction of the HGuide n380 enhances Honeywell's product portfolio in the navigation systems market.
• The new system is smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective than previous models, appealing to a broader customer base.
• The HGuide n380 is designed for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, mobile mapping, and robotics, indicating strong market potential.

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PHOENIX, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is introducing the HGuide n380, a new inertial navigation system that communicates position, orientation and velocity of an object — such as an autonomous vehicle or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) — even when global navigation satellite signals are unavailable. Smaller, lighter and lower-priced than previous Honeywell inertial navigation systems, the HGuide n380 is built using Honeywell's rigorous design standards to withstand harsh environments in the air, on land or at sea.

"We recognized a need for a small, high-performance inertial navigation system in areas like 3D mapping, surveying and other applications where space is at a premium and performance cannot be compromised," said Chris Lund, offering management senior director, Navigation and Sensors, Honeywell Aerospace. "We responded by developing the HGuide n380 inertial navigation system, which provides our customers with proven, cost effective inertial sensor technology, created for aerospace applications, but that can be integrated into almost any architecture."

This new inertial navigation system is composed of Honeywell's HGuide i300 inertial measurement unit (IMU), a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver and Honeywell's proprietary sensor fusion software, which is based on the algorithms used for navigation on millions of aircraft every day. Inputs from these components are fused together to determine position, orientation and velocity to deliver critical navigation information even in areas where a satellite signal is degraded or altogether unavailable, such as canyons, bridges, tunnels, mountains, parking garages or dense forests.

"As the industry evolves, Honeywell's HGuide suite of IMUs and navigators will be a key enabler of emerging segments like autonomous vehicles, mobile mapping, precision agriculture, robotics and surveying," Lund added.

During its development, the new product was placed in extreme environments to test ruggedness and was exposed to extensive factory calibration and compensation procedures that help ensure measurement accuracy and performance.

Honeywell has extensive experience in designing and building high-end inertial sensor and navigation systems and has used that expertise to develop a lower-cost portfolio of HGuide offerings to serve new markets and customer requirements.

To date, Honeywell has delivered more than 500,000 high-performance inertial sensors to serve as navigation aids on an extensive list of manned and unmanned vehicles, which include many air and spacecraft in use today.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

 

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FAQ

What is the HGuide n380 launched by Honeywell?

The HGuide n380 is an inertial navigation system that provides position, orientation, and velocity data without reliance on GPS signals.

How does the HGuide n380 improve navigation?

It integrates an inertial measurement unit, GNSS receiver, and sensor fusion software to ensure accurate navigation in challenging environments.

What markets can benefit from the HGuide n380?

The HGuide n380 is suitable for autonomous vehicles, UAVs, mobile mapping, precision agriculture, and robotics.

What are the key features of the HGuide n380?

The key features include its small size, lightweight design, cost-effectiveness, and durability in harsh environments.

When was the HGuide n380 announced?

The HGuide n380 was announced on July 14, 2020.