ANELLO Photonics

ANELLO Photonics is a pioneering developer of cutting-edge inertial navigation solutions that enable military vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels and other platforms to maintain superiority on the battlefield. Based on our disruptive SiPhOG^TM (Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope) technology, our Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) ensure continued high-accuracy navigation and positioning even in GPS-denied environments.

Our products are built to withstand the extreme environmental conditions of defense operations, including high levels of shock and vibrations, rapid acceleration, and extended temperature ranges. They are ideal for a wide variety of applications, including manned and unmanned vehicles, artillery and munitions, dismounted soldier equipment, satellites and space vehicles, and more.

Our SiPhOG^TM Technology

ANELLO’s disruptive SiPhOG^TM (Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope) technology delivers industry-leading accuracy and reliability paired with an unprecedented reduction in cost and SWaP (size, weight and power) footprint. This revolutionary approach to fiber optic gyroscope design replaces bulky discrete optical components with a patented silicon photonics integrated circuit, significantly reducing both size and component costs without sacrificing performance.

SiPhOG™ Performance Compared to FOG & MEMS TechnologiesWe are also developing an ultra-low-loss waveguide in collaboration with a prominent, well-established US-based commercial semiconductor foundry. This partnership ensures scalable manufacturing processes and future integration while paving the way for widespread adoption of our low-SWaP solutions across the defense industry.

Learn more: ANELLO’s SiPhOG^TM technology

Our Products

ANELLO X3 IMU

Ultra-compact & lightweight three-axis optical gyroscope IMU

The ANELLO X3 is the world’s smallest and lightest three-axis optical gyroscope IMU in its performance class, utilizing our advanced SiPhOG^TM technology paired with sophisticated AI algorithms to deliver powerful navigation capabilities for military drones and robotics operating under GPS-denied conditions such as jamming and spoofing attacks.

The resilient IMU incorporates three separate SiPhOG^TM units, each with its own independent six-axis redundant IMU sensor, CPU and power subsystem, and delivers exceptional low-drift and low-noise performance in highly challenging and dynamic environments.

ANELLO Maritime INS

Ultra-reliable navigation for surface and underwater naval platforms

The ANELLO Maritime INS has been precisely engineered to deliver high-precision navigation for surface and subsurface naval platforms such as ASVs and autonomous underwater vessels (AUVs) operating in challenging and GPS-denied environments. Based around a three-axis SiPhOG^TM unit combined with dual triple-frequency multi-constellation GNSS receivers, it offers a suite of advanced features including dead reckoning, cutting-edge sensor fusion, and GNSS spoofing detection.

The compact and lightweight unit is IP68-rated and highly resilient against heavy shock and vibration, and has been engineered to be resistant to marine environmental conditions such as corrosion, salt spray and chemicals.

ANELLO GNSS INS

Long-term high-accuracy navigation for GPS-denied environments

The ANELLO GNSS INS is designed to provide military vehicles, robotics and armaments with continued high-accuracy navigation performance during jamming and spoofing attacks and other GNSS-denied conditions such as extreme multipath and urban canyons. Based around a dual-antenna RTK-capable GNSS engine paired with our revolutionary SiPhOG^TM technology and AI-powered sensor fusion, this versatile solution can adapt rapidly to a variety of dynamic mission conditions.

The rugged unit is IP68-rated and also offers reliable protection against chemicals, salt spray and solar radiation, making it ideal for demanding airborne and ground-based applications.

ANELLO IMU+

Rugged triple-redundant inertial measurement unit with IP68 rating

The ANELLO IMU+ is a rugged IMU designed to deliver ultra-reliable performance under the harsh environmental conditions faced by military and defense platforms and vehicles. It has been hardened against a range of stressors including shock, vibration, thermal gradients, moisture, dust, salt spray and chemicals.

The robust unit features the same fault-tolerant triple-redundancy design as the ANELLO X3 IMU, and provides two CAN or serial RS-232 interfaces for easy integration into a wide range of platforms.

ANELLO GNSS INS/ATAK

Real-time GPS-denied navigation for ATAK systems

The ANELLO GNSS INS/ATAK (Android Tactical Awareness Kit) provides real-time high-accuracy positioning and navigation for up to an hour under GPS-denied and degraded conditions, and can be easily installed into a wide variety of vehicle platforms in under 20 minutes.

Featuring a sophisticated GNSS-INS unit based on our advanced SiPhOG^TM technology, the solution displays real-time route information on an ATAK tablet or smartphone , and supports long-term dead reckoning without the need for external aiding. The rugged system is IP68-rated for water and dust protection, and is also resilient against salt spray and chemicals.

ANELLO GNSS-INS Evaluation Kit

Reference-grade evaluation kit for silicon photonic inertial technology

The ANELLO GNSS-INS evaluation kit (EVK) allows developers and system integrators to explore the possibilities of integrating our advanced silicon photonic inertial technology into their designs. Providing sustained centimeter-level accuracy in conditions where more expensive reference-grade systems degrade, including under full GNSS signal loss, the kit is ideal for demanding military and defense applications.

The kit provides everything you need to get started, including two dual band GNSS antennas and all required cables, and offers Ethernet, CAN, USB and serial interfaces for easy integration.

Applications

Missile Guidance
INS play a critical role in missile guidance, ensuring precise targeting and navigation capabilities even under GNSS-denied conditions and electronic countermeasures attacks. Unlike GPS-dependent systems, they provide global operation, allowing missiles to operate at extended ranges across different geographical regions.

Ground Vehicles
Inertial navigation systems allow military ground vehicles to navigate even when GPS signals are obstructed, jammed or otherwise unavailable, maintaining accuracy over extended periods of time. By providing continuous information about the vehicle’s position, velocity and orientation, they ensure precision during dynamic maneuvers.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Our solutions are ideal for both remotely-piloted and autonomous UAVs, providing up-to-date information on position and orientation that is critical for precise flight maneuvers, altitude changes and shifts in direction. By reducing reliance on GCS, inertial technology also enables extended BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operation.

Artillery Systems
INS allow artillery systems to be self-reliant and operate autonomously without relying on external signals or reference points. Accurate position and orientation data is crucial for effective deployment, aiming and targeting.

Aircraft Navigation
The enhanced navigation capabilities offered by inertial systems are critical for many phases of aircraft flight, including takeoff, landing and maneuvers in turbulent conditions. They can be integrated with other systems such as onboard GPS, radio navigation systems and ground-based aids to boost accuracy and reliability.

Marine Navigation
ANELLO inertial navigation solutions are ideal for both surface and subsurface naval and marine platforms, allowing ships to maintain position and heading with high precision and enabling unmanned vessels to navigate and perform tasks autonomously in GPS-denied environments.