Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

Articles and technology insights covering unmanned and autonomous technology, systems and developments

How to Track & Detect Small Targets with Radar

In this article from Cambridge Pixel, Managing Director David Johnson explains how to reliably detect small, hard to see targets...

by David Johnson, Managing Director of Cambridge Pixel
LiDAR Scanning for Naval Vessel Damage Assessment

The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center has released the following article detailing how LiDAR scanners mounted on UAS (unmanned aerial...

by Thomas McMahon, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Public Affairs
GNSS Positioning Solutions for Autonomous Lawn Mowers

In this article, ComNav Technology explains how its high-precision GNSS positioning solutions enable the automatic and intelligent operation of lawn...

by ComNav Technology
Custom COM Express Development for Agricultural Drones

Sealevel Systems has released the following case study showing how the company created a custom COM Express-based embedded solution for...

by Sealevel Systems
Whitepaper: SMARC Modules for Embedded AI

congatec has released a whitepaper providing details of the company’s SMARC modules based around the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor....

by congatec
High-Precision Optical Components for Machine Vision & Robotics Sectors

In this article, Knight Optical explains the uses of high-precision optics for projects that relate to robotics, deep learning, embedded...

by Knight Optical
The Future of BVLOS Drone Operations

Elsight has released a new position paper that outlines why BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations, which allow UAVs...

Simplifying LiDAR Survey

In this article, manufacturer of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and proprietary software for surveying, OxTS, has picked out some of...

by OxTS
Case Study: AUV Uses Xsens MTi-200 to Track Velocity, Attitude & Heading Underwater

In this case study, Xsens details Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)’s use of its MTi-200 Vertical Reference Unit (VRU) to provide...

by Xsens
Autonomous Concrete Floor Polishing & LightWare’s SF40/C LiDAR

LightWare has released the following article detailing how True Autonomy selected its SF40/C 360 degree scanning LiDAR to automate its ACP-100 concrete...

by LightWare
Whitepaper: The Most Common Optical Filters and Their Uses

Knight Optical, a leading global supplier of ultra-high-precision optical components for high-spec UAVs and unmanned systems, has released a whitepaper...

by Knight Optical
Topographic Mapping with UAV LiDAR to Increase the Output of Mining Operations

In this case study, CHCNAV details the use of its BB4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), AlphaAir 450 LiDAR scanner and...

by CHCNAV
Interfacing an Xsens GNSS/INS With a GNSS Receiver

Xsens has released an article detailing how to interface their MTi-670/680 GNSS-aided INS (inertial navigation system) with the Septentrio Mosaic-X5...

Xsens
Case Study: Inmarsat’s L-band Data Rates a Catalyst for Ocean Sea Robot

In this case study, Inmarsat details the use of its LAISR enhanced L-band solution on Liquid Robotics’ Wave Glider Unmanned...

by Inmarsat
Integration of 3D Forward Looking Sonars with Hydrographic Data Software

FarSounder has released the following article detailing how 3D forward looking sonars (FLS) can be integrated with hydrographic data acquisition...

by FarSounder
Vigilant – Wavefront Systems’ Next Generation 3D Forward Looking Sonar

Wavefront Systems has released the following article discussing the benefits of equipping remotely piloted or autonomous platforms with its Vigilant...

by Andy Millar, Pete Smith, David Wrobel, and Rob Crook at Wavefront Systems
Case Study: Drone Autopilot for GNSS-Denied Environments

Inertial Labs has released the following case study highlighting how its INS-P inertial navigation system can be combined with a...

Inertial Labs
Things to Consider When Choosing an Antenna

Doodle Labs has released a guide to educate customers on the decisions they will need to make when choosing an...

by Doodle Labs
Automated UAV Fleet Management is the Future of a Safe Mining Industry

Utilizing automated UAVs to takeover manual inspections in hazardous areas and critical information collection, results in time and manpower savings

Global Market Overview of Stereoscopic Software Solutions

Schneider Digital has authored the following article that explains the creation of a new database of software that is capable...

Schneider Digital
Dynautics Discusses Advances in Intelligent Marine Technology

Dynautics CEO Dr Henry Robinson talks to UST about pioneering uncrewed marine technology

by Dr Henry Robinson CEO at Dynautics
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