Gladiator Technologies is a leading provider of rugged, high-performance MEMS inertial sensors, specializing in low-noise systems designed for demanding environments. Our MEMS-based solutions find extensive use across various unmanned systems applications, spanning Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Marine, and Industrial markets. Particularly suited for unmanned vehicle platforms such as UAVs, UGVs, and AUVs/UUVs, our low-noise MEMS inertial sensors excel in navigation, flight control, image stabilization, and more.
Mission Proven and innovation-driven inertial sensors and systems from Gladiator Technologies outmaneuver the competition with high performance MEMS Gyroscopes, Accelerometers, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) and Inertial Navigation (INS/GPS) products. Unrestricted by ITAR, our products meet the highest inertial sensor demands in a SWaP-C package and are proven on multiple defense and commercial applications worldwide. We provide cutting-edge technical solutions in sensor design, firmware, mechanical, sensor modeling and application expertise.
Gladiator Technologies specializes in offering MEMS sensors with high bandwidth, lower noise, minimal data latency and steady in-run bias. Our products achieve lightning-fast data rates through our proprietary, cutting-edge VELOXâ„¢ Signal Processing Technology. Calibrated for diverse environments, our products ensure consistent performance across -50Ëš to +85Ëš C temperature ranges, shock survivability up to 1000g, and operational vibration up to 24 gRMS. With an AS9100D Quality Management System and NIST-800 compliance, Gladiator Technologies is committed to ensuring top-tier standards for customers worldwide.
Low-Noise MEMS Accelerometers
Three-axis & single-axis accelerometers for precision measurement
Our three-axis digital and single-axis analog MEMS accelerometers deliver exceptionally low noise performance in a SWaP-optimized package, with up to 10 kHz data rates and high bandwidth. The robust sensors have been thoroughly tested over temperature, shock, and vibrations, and are ideal for tactical grade inertial systems.
Size: 0.6 cubic inches Sensor Range: ±40g VRW: 0.058 mg /√Hz Bias Over Temperature: 0.5 mg Bandwidth: 800 Hz |
Size: 0.8 cubic inches Sensor Range: ±6g VRW: 0.065 mg /√Hz Bias Over Temperature: 1.5 mg Bandwidth: 140 Hz |
Size: 0.35 cubic inches Sensor Range: Variable 5g, 40g, 70g VRW: 4 µg/√Hz Short turn stability: 180 µg Bandwidth: 300 Hz |
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Low-Noise MEMS Gyroscopes
High-performance gyros for UAVs, UGVs and robotics
Our highly durable digital triaxial and analog single- and two-axis gyros offer lower noise, better bias and improved environmental sealing and connectors. These high-performance units are temperature-compensated for bias, provide g-sensitivity correction, and have the ability to withstand the high levels of environmental vibration and shock typically found in demanding unmanned systems applications.
Size: 0.6 cubic inches Weight: 19g In-Run Bias: 4°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.0017°/sec/√Hz Sensor Range: 490°/s |
Size: 0.5 cubic inches Weight: 18g Bias over Temp: 0.3°/sec Gyro Noise: 0.003°/sec/√Hz Sensor Range: ±300°/s |
Size: 1.1 cubic inches Weight: 28g Bias over Temp: 0.1°/sec Gyro Noise: 0.001°/sec/√Hz Sensor Range: ±100, 175, 300°/s |
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Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
Low-noise MEMS IMU for UAV navigation & payload stabilization
Our advanced Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are built for robust performance in the demanding environments often faced by unmanned systems. They feature environmental sealing, precision alignment, internal vibrational isolation as well as bias, scale factor and misalignment modelling over the entire operating temperature range.
All of our MEMS IMUs feature our high-speed VELOX Processing technology, and have a common messaging protocol that enables users to easily switch between performance settings without the need for system software changes.
Size: 0.6 cubic inches Weight: 19g In-Run Bias: 4°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.0018°/sec/√Hz Accel Noise: 5mg/√Hz |
Size: 0.67 cubic inches Weight: 25g In-Run Bias: 4°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.002°/sec/√Hz Accel Noise: 5mg/√Hz |
Size: 0.65 cubic inches Weight: 25g In-Run Bias: 4°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.002°/sec/√Hz Accel Noise: 5mg/√Hz |
Size: 4.6 cubic inches Weight: 115g In-Run Bias: 4°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.0016°/sec/√Hz Accel Noise: 0.028mg/√Hz |
Size: 4.6 cubic inches Weight: 115g In-Run Bias: 7°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.002°/sec/√Hz Accel Noise: 0.035mg/√Hz |
Size: 5.3 cubic inches Weight: 120g In-Run Bias: 3°/hr Gyro Noise: 0.0016°/sec/√Hz Accel Noise: 0.04mg/√Hz |
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AHRS
Rugged MEMS AHRS for Downhole Orientation & Directional Guidance
The DIGSâ„¢100 Inertial Guidance System is an AHRS designed for downhole applications such as orientation and directional guidance for utility and vertical well drilling.
This small and rugged MEMS AHRS provides internally temperature-compensated RS422/RS485 output of pitch, roll and yaw angles; and is tested to and meets IP68 standards.
Learn more: AHRS Utility Guidance System
Applications
UAV & Unmanned Systems Navigation
Our INS provide critical position and orientation data for UAVs and robotic vehicles, ensuring robust high-accuracy autonomous navigation and waypoint-following even under challenging conditions.
Antenna & Platform Stabilization
Gladiator’s state-of-the-art high-speed inertial sensors have been used for a variety of pointing and stabilization applications in unmanned vehicle platforms, including antennas, LiDAR, and sensor gimbals.
Flight Control
Our accelerometers, gyros and inertial systems provide high-accuracy angular rate and acceleration data for precision flight control surfaces and systems in a range of UAV platforms.