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Trimble® has expanded its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to enhance positioning accuracy for automated vehicles. By integrating Trimble ProPoint® Go™ with the Snapdragon® Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, the partnership delivers high-precision positioning solutions for applications ranging from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X). The solution achieves accuracy within 10 centimeters, supporting automakers and Tier-1 suppliers as they advance toward higher levels of vehicle automation. Vehicles featuring this joint technology are projected to hit the roads by 2028.
Key Highlights
- Integration of Trimble ProPoint® Go™ with Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 ensures centimeter-level accuracy for advanced automotive applications.
- Supports Level 2+ and Level 3 automated driving (AD) capabilities, enhancing ADAS and C-V2X solutions for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
- ProPoint Go delivers position and orientation data by fusing GNSS signals with Trimble RTX® correction services and other sensor inputs, providing reliable, ASIL-C-certified accuracy.
- Snapdragon Auto 5G platform offers integrated C-V2X communications, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and high-precision GNSS functionalities to support global automotive operators.
The ProPoint Go positioning engine utilizes advanced GNSS signals, high-accuracy correction services, and multi-sensor fusion to deliver precise position, velocity, and time data. These features make it a cornerstone of safety-focused automated driving systems. Meanwhile, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 brings robust connectivity and reliability, integrating key features like non-terrestrial networks and RF Front-End capabilities to support a broad spectrum of global operators.
Olivier Casabianca, vice president of positioning services at Trimble, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “Together we are ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and are empowering our end customers to operate with confidence.”
Jeff Arnold, vice president of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, added, “Our continued collaboration with Trimble allows us to add more reliable and accurate positioning to our technology stack that enhances our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and system reliability.”
This partnership represents a significant step toward achieving higher levels of vehicle automation while prioritizing safety and performance.
For additional information about Trimble’s automotive solutions, visit Trimble Automotive Solutions. Learn more about the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 on its product page.
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