Innovative Solutions for Autonomous Transportation
Trimble has unveiled a complete case study detailing the request of its GNSS positioning technologies by Advanced Smart Mobility (ASM) in collaboration with the University of Tokyo. This research focuses on the development of autonomous driving systems and intelligent transportation solutions specifically for large vehicles like buses and trucks.
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Addressing Japan’s Driver Shortage
Japan is currently facing a critical shortage of drivers in its public transportation sector. To tackle this issue, the nation is striving to implement a smart public transport framework that incorporates autonomous buses and trucks.
Research Focus: Versatile Autonomous Systems
ASM’s research aims to create an autonomous system capable of functioning effectively across diverse environments, including urban, suburban, and mountainous regions.For the system to operate reliably in these varied settings, it must maintain stability and robustness while ensuring precise vehicle localization.
Trimble’s Advanced Positioning Solutions
To achieve optimal accuracy, ASM has chosen several of Trimble’s advanced products, leveraging their long-standing partnership. The selected technologies include:
- Trimble BX940 Enclosure – a rugged, sealed enclosure housing an integrated GNSS-Inertial engine
- BD940-INS GNSS-inertial receiver module – a compact, multi-constellation receiver designed for seamless integration
- Zephyr 3 Rover antenna – a lightweight GNSS antenna optimized for high-precision RTK and roving applications
Ensuring Precision in Unmanned Ground Vehicles
For unmanned ground vehicles, achieving high levels of accuracy and reliability is paramount. The integration of user-friendly hardware is essential to minimize development time and costs. To explore how Trimble’s positioning solutions can meet these requirements, download the complete case study here.
