Localization and navigation rely strongly on GPS (Global Positioning System) as it is both easy to use and accurate. However, GPS signals can be compromised by both natural and human sources. A startup in Korea called IDCITI has developed an underground GPS solution that can pinpoint a vehicle’s location when traveling through tunnels and underground parking lots.
This is why IDCITI has created uGPS, the most accurate, efficient, and effective underground positioning technology for vehicle localization on the market today.
What is uGPS? uGPS solves the underground positioning problem. It allows all services using GPS to be available not only outdoors but also indoors. Software satellite platform uGPS is a cloud-based service with the ability to do real-time updates or reconfigurations. It offers precision that is indistinguishable from actual satellite signals. GPS reception is available even when a vehicle is traveling at high speeds (70km/h or more).
There are other indoor positioning technologies out there. However, each comes with certain problems.
uGPS can generate GPS signals using SDR from the position it is installed. This makes localization underground possible and is the most suitable solution for continuous positioning among GPS-related technologies. This is crucial for effective underground positioning as it can help locate specific vehicles in a tunnel or even a parking lot.
IDCITI has already used uGPS for Namsam Tunnel which is a 1km tunnel. They strategically placed SDR devices throughout the tunnel. They are now beginning their global entry into the broad range of market verticals and use cases that stand to benefit from their technology.
When will self-driving cars like Tesla be able to drive themselves around underground parking lots? Navigating an underground parking lot is very difficult for self-driving vehicles. This is because it will lose its access to GPS. This means the vehicle will need to figure out where it is relative to other vehicles, people, shopping carts, pillars, and walls based on its other built-in sensors. Therefore, uGPS has the potential to bring GPS into these underground parking lots to help self-driving cars access GPS. Therefore IDCITI has immense potential in both the B2G and B2B sectors.
After successfully testing its technology in Korea, IDCITI will look to expand into new markets in 2023 and is eager to connect with both governments and businesses looking to incorporate their technology.
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