The ANELLO Photonics high-performance Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), the ANELLO X3, is designed for military drones and robotics operating in GPS-denied environments.
Combining compact size, lightweight construction, and impressive resilience, it utilizes ANELLO’s proprietary SiPhOG™ (Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope) technology and advanced AI-driven sensor fusion algorithms for navigation even under challenging operational conditions.
At the heart of the ANELLO X3 are three independent SiPhOG units, each paired with its own six-axis redundant IMU sensor, dedicated CPU, and power subsystem. This triple-redundant architecture ensures robust operation under extreme conditions, including high vibration, rapid motion, and electromagnetic interference. Despite this sophisticated design, the X3 remains the smallest and lightest Inertial Measurement Unit in its performance class, allowing integration into compact UAVs and robotic platforms.
The X3 provides flexible RS-422 and UART interfaces for straightforward system integration. ANELLO can provide drivers and support for integration with PX4 and Ardupilot, and help you turn your existing flight control stack into a robust GPS-denied navigation system.
The combination of advanced optical gyroscope technology and AI-enhanced sensor fusion ensures accurate position and orientation data over extended periods, even in environments where GPS signals are jammed, spoofed, or unavailable.
By delivering high precision, reliability, and compactness in one resilient package, the ANELLO X3 empowers drones and robotic systems to navigate confidently in the most challenging and dynamic operational conditions, setting a new standard for next-generation inertial navigation.
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