Innovative Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope Technology and Navigation Solutions for GPS-Denied Environments

United States of America
ANELLO Photonics
Innovative Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope Technology and Navigation Solutions for GPS-Denied Environments
4699 Old Ironsides Drive, Suite 150, Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States of America Regional offices

ANELLO Photonics is a leading developer of inertial navigation solutions based on its disruptive SiPhOGTM (Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope) that provides accuracy and reliability paired with an unprecedented reduction in cost and SWaP (size, weight and power) footprint. ANELLO offers state of the art Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) that are meticulously crafted to meet the requirements of challenging commercial and defense operations in GPS-denied environments.

ANELLO’s solutions are ideal for the demanding navigation, positioning and motion tracking requirements of a wide range of drone, robotics, and autonomous vehicle applications as seen in precision agriculture, autonomous construction equipment, and defense robotics.

SiPhOG™ Technology

ANELLO’s disruptive SiPhOGTM (Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope) technology is a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, providing a smaller, lighter and more cost-effective alternative to traditional FOG sensors without sacrificing performance or quality.

The core of this is ANELLO’s groundbreaking technology that revolutionizes traditional fiber optic gyroscopes by replacing bulky discrete optical components with a patented silicon photonics integrated circuit. This innovative approach dramatically reduces both size and component costs, while maintaining high performance. In addition to this, an ultra-low-loss waveguide is being developed in collaboration with a prominent, well-established US-based commercial semiconductor foundry. This partnership ensures scalable manufacturing processes and future integration while paving the way for widespread adoption of ANELLO’s compact, high-precision navigation solutions across various industries and applications.

SiPhOG™ Performance Compared to FOG & MEMS Technologies

Anello SiPhOG Performance

Products

ANELLO X3

Smallest & lightest three-axis optical gyroscope IMU

The ANELLO X3 is the world’s smallest and lightest high-performance three-axis optical gyroscope IMU. The cutting-edge inertial measurement solution utilizes three separate SiPhOGTM units, each with its own independent six-axis redundant IMU sensor, CPU and power subsystem.Anello X3 optical gyroscope IMU

The ANELLO X3, when integrated with ANELLO’s sophisticated AI algorithms, forms a powerful navigation solution that excels in GPS-denied environments. This combination delivers exceptional low-drift and low-noise performance, enabling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and ground-based robots to maintain reliable operations even when faced with GPS jamming or spoofing.

The system’s resilience ensures continuous and accurate navigation in challenging conditions, significantly enhancing the capabilities and reliability of autonomous platforms across air, land, and sea applications.

ANELLO drone navigation solution

ANELLO IMU+

Triple-redundant inertial measurement unit for harsh environments

The ANELLO IMU+ is a rugged IMU solution designed to withstand high levels of shock and vibration and wide temperature range, while delivering the high reliability and performance necessary for demanding robotics applications in both commercial and defense sectors.

Anello IMU+ Triple-redundant inertial measurement unit

The IP68-rated unit features the same fault-tolerant triple-redundancy design as the ANELLO X3 and offers two CAN or serial RS-232 interfaces for easy integration into a wide range of platforms.

More information: ANELLO IMU+ rugged inertial measurement unit

ANELLO GNSS INS

High-precision navigation for GPS-denied environments

The ANELLO GNSS INS is designed to provide long-term GPS-level accurate navigation under GNSS-denied conditions such as jamming and extreme multipath. Based around a dual-antenna RTK-capable GNSS engine and our state-of-the-art SiPhOG© technology, it features AI-powered sensor fusion capabilities that can react to a variety of dynamic conditions.

Anello GNSS INS for GPS-denied environments

The industrial-grade unit is IP68-rated and also offers reliable protection against chemicals, salt spray and solar radiation, making it ideal for indoor and outdoor robotics and autonomous vehicle applications such as agriculture, construction and ADAS.

ANELLO Evaluation Kit

Reference-grade evaluation kit for GNSS-INS technology

The ANELLO GNSS-INS evaluation kit (EVK) allows developers and system integrators to explore the capabilities of ANELLO’s advanced silicon photonic inertial technology. Providing sustained centimeter-level accuracy in conditions where more expensive reference-grade systems degrade, the kit is ideal for demanding autonomous vehicle and ADAS applications.

Anello GNSS-INS Evaluation Kit

The kit provides everything you need to get started, including two dual band GNSS antennas and all required cables, and offers Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial interfaces for easy integration.

More information: ANELLO GNSS-INS Evaluation Kit

Applications

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
ANELLO’s cutting-edge inertial technology revolutionizes UAV and drone operations by providing exceptional positioning and orientation accuracy. This advanced system ensures continuous operation even during GPS signal interruptions, dramatically reducing the risk of crashes and unplanned landings. ANELLO’s cutting-edge optical gyroscope technology, combined with its advanced sensor fusion algorithms, enables UAVs to maintain precise navigation even in the most challenging environments. As a result, UAVs can now undertake more complex missions across a wide range of scenarios, from dense urban areas to remote wilderness locations. This enhanced performance not only improves overall safety but also opens up new possibilities for both civilian and military applications, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous aerial operations.

Autonomous Vehicles
ANELLO’s cutting-edge silicon photonics technology ushers in a new era of high-precision navigation and positioning for autonomous and self-driving vehicles. This innovative system ensures unparalleled safety and stability, even in the most challenging environments where GPS signals are compromised or entirely absent, such as tunnels, urban canyons and downtown areas. ANELLO’s innovative technology combines its proprietary optical gyroscope solution with an advanced AI-based sensor fusion engine, delivering exceptional navigation capabilities for autonomous vehicles operating in environments where conventional navigation methods falter, such as dense orchards, open-pit mines, construction sites, and military operations. By providing reliable and precise positioning in these challenging conditions, ANELLO’s solution offers a robust foundation for autonomous operations in agriculture, mining, construction, and defense sectors, significantly enhancing productivity and safety in GPS-denied or GPS-challenged environments.

Robotics
ANELLO’s robust inertial sensors excel in diverse indoor and outdoor robotics applications, delivering precise control and navigation capabilities. These versatile solutions seamlessly integrate with various other sensors, including cameras, LiDAR scanners, and GPS receivers. The ANELLO technology supports advanced functionalities like simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), enhancing the overall performance and adaptability of robotic platforms across multiple environments and use cases.

Defense
Designed to excel in the demanding conditions of contemporary combat environments, ANELLO’s advanced navigation solutions operate independently of satellite signals. These robust systems are ideally suited for a diverse array of critical military platforms, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), and uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). By providing reliable navigation capabilities in GPS-denied scenarios, ANELLO’s technology enhances the operational effectiveness and versatility of these mission-critical assets.

Regional Offices & Locations
ANELLO Photonics United States of America 4699 Old Ironsides Drive, Suite 150, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Contact Website