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The team from u-blox wrapped up an exciting and productive week at the XPONENTIAL Show yesterday. After countless conversations, many miles walked, and more than a little coffee, one thing became very clear, interest in high-precision GNSS technology for autonomous systems and UAV applications continues to grow rapidly. In particular, the ZED-X20D all-band GNSS receiver attracted significant attention thanks to its ability to deliver highly accurate heading and positioning performance for drone and robotics applications. https://ubx.io/x20d We also saw exceptionally strong interest in PointPerfect GNSS correction services, highlighting the increasing importance of reliable, scalable, high-accuracy positioning in UAV and autonomous platforms. https://ubx.io/pp-xpo A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with the team. The event created some fantastic new connections and conversations that we’re looking forward to continuing in the weeks ahead. And finally, a big thank you to the entire u-blox team for their energy and engagement throughout the show floor. If you’d like to learn more about our high-precision GNSS and RTK solutions, you can find additional information here: https://ubx.io/u-blox-xpo #xponential2026 #xpo26 #autonomoussystems #robotics #uav #gnss

✅ Ready to start today?   The latest u‑connectXpress devices are designed to shorten integration time by using high‑level control (AT commands / UART) where the module acts as a network processor and the host keeps the application. 🛒 Buy now NORA‑B26 and NORA-B27 (NORA-B2 series): ubx.io/NORA‑B2 ⏳ Stay tune for ANNA‑B56 (ANNA‑B5 series): ubx.io/ANNA‑B5   #BluetoothLE #IoT #Embedded #TimeToMarket   https://lnkd.in/dVa9FyyW

That’s a wrap on Day 2 at XPONENTIAL 2026. 🚀 Yesterday, our team kicked off the show in Detroit with great conversations around precision positioning, autonomy, and the future of uncrewed systems. We’re showcasing u-blox Locate, our latest positioning technologies, and services designed to help autonomous applications perform reliably in the field. If you’re at the event, stop by and meet us at: 📍 Booth #23023 | Huntington Place Looking forward to another exciting day at XPONENTIAL. Learn more about u-blox Locate: https://lnkd.in/gpTiTz8g #XPONENTIAL2026 #XPO26 #AutonomousSystems #Robotics #UAV #Drones

📦The ANNA‑B5 EVK is now available! Ready to get hands-on with the next leap in Bluetooth® LE innovation? EVK-ANNA‑B5 is a versatile development platform for quick prototyping – supporting Bluetooth® Channel Sounding and 802.15.4 use cases such as Thread®, Matter™, and Zigbee®. And at the heart of it: the tiny ANNA‑B5 SiP packs serious capability into a 6.5 × 6.5 × 1.2 mm module, built on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L15 (#nRF54L series) with an Arm® Cortex®‑M33 MCU (128 MHz), 1.5 MB non‑volatile memory, and up to 256 KB RAM. 💡 Learn more about the EVK here: https://lnkd.in/ewSZ7kV3 💥 Available for purchase at Arrow Electronics for $99 USD 👉 Buy now! https://lnkd.in/e6AEkEeW #BluetoothLE #IoT #Zigbee #ChannelSounding #EmbeddedSystems #Prototyping #SiP

The future of ADAS will not scale if high-performance automotive positioning remains too expensive, too fragmented, and too complex.   Today, we’re changing that.   u-blox is introducing the new ZED-X20K and ZED-A20K automotive GNSS modules, designed to support the full autonomy roadmap from scalable ADAS deployments to safety-critical autonomous architectures. What makes the ZED-X20K especially exciting: ✔ Lane-level positioning on a global scale ✔ All-band GNSS with native Galileo HAS ✔ No dependency on paid correction services ✔ Integrated IMU with dead reckoning support ✔ Reliable positioning in GNSS-challenged environments ✔ Enhanced resilience against GNSS jamming and spoofing attacks   For many automotive platforms, high-accuracy positioning has traditionally meant regional service limitations, subscription overhead, or costly architecture decisions.   The ZED-X20K changes that equation with its all-band capability and PPP performance, enabling scalable and globally deployable high-accuracy positioning with improved robustness in real-world driving conditions.   Alongside it, the new ZED-A20K introduces a flexible single-module approach for safety-critical autonomous architectures supporting ISO 26262 ASIL-B concepts.   Because both modules are pin-to-pin compatible, automakers gain flexibility across vehicle platforms and trim levels while simplifying development across future vehicle generations.   Read more about the new ZED-X20K and ZED-A20K here: https://lnkd.in/egNeErMG   #ADAS #AutonomousDriving #GNSS #Positioning #GalileoHAS 

What happens when satellite signals take the wrong path?🛰️🏙️ In challenging environments such as urban canyons or areas with dense foliage, GNSS signals do not always reach the receiver via a direct line-of-sight (LOS). Instead, they can be reflected or diffracted by surrounding objects, arriving at the antenna through indirect paths with added delay and Doppler shifts. This is the multipath problem - one of the key challenges in achieving reliable GNSS positioning. At u-blox, we address this with Adaptive Long Coherent Integration (ALCI), a technique designed to strengthen the LOS signal while suppressing misleading multipath components. By leveraging extended coherent integration in the delay-Doppler domain, ALCI improves path separation, supports more accurate line of sight signal parameter estimation, and helps receivers identify and reject misleading echoes. Validated through real-world testing, ALCI delivers measurable performance gains: ✅ 7× reduction in horizontal error under foliage ✅ 3× lower rate of hazardously misleading information ✅ 2× more position fixes within a 2m error tolerance Learn how ALCI helps GNSS receivers deliver superior measurement and positioning performance where conventional receivers fall short: 🔗https://lnkd.in/e2kc9qda #GNSS #signalprocessing #multipathinterference #urbanenvironment #ublox

🚀 From Vision to Velocity: u‑blox at NXP Tech Day Stuttgart (May 21) This May, we’re stepping into the heart of innovation at NXP Tech Day Stuttgart, joining a vibrant community of engineers, developers, and tech leaders to explore what’s next in IoT and wireless technology. Developed in partnership with Knowit Swedspot, the two wheeler demo - live at the event - demonstrates a Bluetooth stack tailored for motorcycle applications. The setup highlights short range connectivity in a mobile environment, focusing on Bluetooth audio capability and independent streaming in a two-wheel vehicle use case with a dual Knowit blueGO Bluetooth stack configuration, while illustrating a flexible host based architecture. What makes it especially powerful is the combination of expertise: - Hardware platform: built on u-blox + NXP Semiconductors components - Bluetooth software + integration/services: delivered by Knowit Swedspot and its blueGo Bluetooth stack, powered by OpenSynergy GmbH Blue SDK 👉 See you there! #NXPTechDays #IoT #Bluetooth #bluesdk #SmartVehicle

High-precision positioning is unlocking a new generation of autonomous #UAV for #BVLOS applications. Our latest blog explores how the combination of the u-blox ZED-X20D and PointPerfect Flex delivers: ✅ Centimeter-level positioning across wide operating areas ✅ Reliable #GNSS-based heading without magnetic interference ✅ Faster startup with integrated A-GNSS ✅ Simplified deployment without local RTK base stations Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gC_87NtR And if you’ll be at #XPONENTIAL2026 next week in Detroit, visit us at booth #23023 to see our latest GNSS and correction service solutions for UAVs and autonomous systems. #DroneTechnology #AutonomousSystems #Robotics #PrecisionNavigation #RTK #PPP

🔒 Reliability isn’t a feature – it’s the result of experience.   Internally, we describe u‑connectXpress as “go wireless in no time” backed by 15+ years of software development experience.   u‑connectXpress helps teams avoid writing and maintaining complex wireless software, while providing cloud connectivity building blocks and end‑to‑end security mechanisms (e.g., TLS).   If your product roadmap is aggressive, your team size is constrained, or your risk tolerance is low – this is exactly the kind of “stack you want someone else to own.” Need to dig further? Check here ubx.io/u‑connectXpress and contact us #Security #IoT #EmbeddedSoftware #TimeToMarket

May the Fourth be with your next wireless design. ✨🚀 In IoT connectivity, products ship faster when you master 4 forces: 🔋 Power 📶 RF performance 🔐 Security ✅ Certification & time‑to‑market That’s the thinking behind the u‑blox short‑range (SHO) portfolio: wireless building blocks designed to help teams move from prototype to production with confidence. Which force is toughest in your project right now – power, RF, security, or certification? #IoT #Wireless #Connectivity #Embedded #MayTheFourth