MicroStrain’s line of inertial sensors offers unmatched performance for a wide variety of unmanned systems (drones, UAV, UGV) and robotic applications in both the defense and commercial sectors. In addition to our off-the-shelf sensors, we can also help you develop custom OEM sensing solutions to meet your every need, offering expert guidance on every stage from concept through to production.
GNSS-aided INS, Vertical Reference Units, MEMS IMUs & AHRS Systems
Our advanced inertial sensors measure a variety of parameters, including: orientation (pitch, roll, yaw or azimuth), linear acceleration and angular rate, on either a single or dual axis inclination. The minimal weight and size allows for efficient integration into existing unmanned platforms without compromising the performance of the system. Advanced data gathering and estimation filtering algorithms provide the system with precise control and stabilization.
Our solid-state GNSS-aided INS solutions provide high-accuracy estimation of position and orientation for UAVs, UGVs and mobile robots. Using sophisticated Extended Kalman Filtering (EKF), they provide computed pitch, roll, yaw, heading, position, velocity, and GNSS outputs under highly dynamic conditions.
Solutions are available for both tactical-grade applications, such as platform stabilization in high-vibration and shock environments, and industrial-grade applications such as ground robot navigation. Sensors can be provided in ruggedized packaging or as OEM versions with direct surface mount or chassis mount with ribbon cable options.
Features:
Output:
Tactical Grade |
 3DM-GQ7 |
| Tactical Grade GNSS/INS |
| General Package |
High Performance Grade |
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 3DM-CX5-GNSS/INS |
 3DM-GX5-GNSS/INS |
| High Performance GNSS/INS | Industrial Grade GNSS/INS |
| OEM Package | General Package |
Find out more: GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (INS)
Our Attitude & Heading Reference Systems, incorporating high-performance and high-stability MEMS accelerometers and gyros, deliver accurate IMU outputs (acceleration, angular rate, magnetic field, ambient pressure, delta theta, delta velocity) as well as a wide variety of computed outputs. A multi-constellation (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo) GNSS-aided version is available for enhanced accuracy in static and dynamic conditions.
Each sensor has been fully calibrated and temperature-compensated. OEM versions are available, with a fully backwards-compatible communications protocol, common to many of our product families, for easy systems integration and development of custom interfaces.
Features:
Output:
High Performance Grade |
|
 3DM-GX5-AHRS |
 3DM-CX5-AHRS |
| High Performance Industrial Grade AHRS |
High Performance Industrial Grade AHRS |
| General Package | OEM Package |
Industrial Grade |
 3DM-CV5-AHRS |
| Industrial Grade AHRS |
| OEM Package |
Find out more: Attitude and Heading Reference Systems
Incorporating state-of-the-art MEMS three-axis gyros, inclinometers and accelerometers, our vertical reference units measure tilt with reference to gravity as well as orientation and inclination. A variety of performance grades are available to suit unique applications such as unmanned vehicles for precision agriculture, construction and mining.
Our VRU solutions provide auto steer and terrain compensation, stability and levelling, platform control, alignment and stabilization, and precision navigation all in one. Sensors are available in rugged packaging for harsh environments or as smaller, lighter OEM boards for easy incorporation into custom designs.
Features:
Output:
High Performance Grade |
|
 3DM-GX5-AR |
 3DM-CX5-AR |
| High Performance Industrial Grade VRU |
High Performance Industrial Grade VRU |
| General Package | OEM Package |
Industrial Grade |
|
 MV5-AR |
 3DM-CV5-AR |
| Industrial Grade VRU | Industrial Grade VRU |
| Ruggedized Package | OEM Package |
Find out more: Vertical Reference Units (VRU)
Our fully temperature-compensated and calibrated MEMS inertial measurement units provide high-accuracy acceleration and angular rate data for drones, UGVs and other robotic platforms. Available in a range of performance levels, these high-performance industrial-grade sensors feature dynamic roll/pitch accuracy, low sensitivity to vibration and temperature, and low latency.
OEM versions of our IMUs are available, providing even more compact and lightweight solutions for easy system integration into custom packaging and board designs.
Features:
Output:
High Performance Grade |
|
 3DM-GX5-IMU |
 3DM-CX5-IMU |
| High Performance Industrial Grade IMU |
High Performance Industrial Grade IMU |
| General Package | OEM Package |
Industrial Grade |
 3DM-CV5-IMU |
| Industrial Grade IMU |
| OEM Package |
Find out more: Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
Our cost-effective IMU, AHRS and GNSS/INS sensors are a trusted product in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), and Drone navigation and tracking. Our miniature, lightweight sensors can be deployed in a variety of defense and commercial autonomous platforms to improve the accuracy and reliability of navigation and tracking.
With industry-leading size, weight, and power consumption (SWaP), MicroStrain inertial sensors offer an optimal solution for unmanned land, sea and air vehicles to achieve excellent inertial sensing, vehicle tracking, and antenna pointing performance. All of our sensor systems are factory-calibrated over their full operating temperature range to ensure highly reliable performance between devices.
Read More: Autonomous & Unmanned Vehicle Navigation and Tracking
Our groundbreaking micro-sensor solutions offer an unmatched combination of lightweight, low-profile performance ideal in robotics and automation, where weight and space constraints are critical to achieve optimal performance.
As robotics and automatic processes become increasingly critical in our everyday lives – whether on the manufacturing floor, in our homes, or in robotic delivery platforms – the need for cost effective, highly accurate, and highly reliable performance becomes paramount.
Our feature-rich sensor designs deliver the reliability and accuracy needed to incorporate sophisticated capabilities into autonomous devices and robotic instruments, and offer easy integration with ROS (robot operating system support).
Read More: Sensing for Robotics and Automation
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