Khaberni - In a notable technological achievement, Sysnav stands out as one of the leading deep tech companies in France, having developed an innovative positioning system that operates without the need for «GPS», and with the ability to pinpoint a person's location to the centimeter.
This innovation was awarded a prestigious prize in the defense industry field, enhancing France's position in the race for advanced military technology, according to the French magazine "Le Point".
Sysnav received the Chanson Innovation Award during the Defense Forum in Paris, attended by the chief of staff of the French Army, Pierre Chil, where its Lukendor project was honored.
This project is part of the preparations for the “Centurion” program overseen by the French Directorate of Armament, aimed at developing soldier equipment for future wars.
A positioning system without satellite signals
The technology relies on a small device attached at the ankle, known as the inertial-magnetic tachymeter, weighing about 100 grams.
This system works by analyzing movement and the magnetic environment, allowing for very high precision location detection, even in areas where GPS signals are non-existent like buildings or tunnels.
Exceptional accuracy and operational safety
This system provides “surgical” accuracy, where the error margin is less than 1% of the distance traveled. It also allows military leaders to track soldier locations in real-time and in three dimensions, reducing the risks of friendly fire, and speeding up rescue operations in emergencies, especially in cases of fallen soldiers.
Bureaucratic challenges despite technical superiority
Despite this significant progress, the company's founder, David Vercruysse, mentions that the process of adopting this technology within military institutions remains slow and complicated, where contracting processes might take between 3 to 4 years, reflecting administrative challenges that sometimes hinder the rapid deployment of innovations.
Towards a future without GPS
This innovation marks an important step towards alternative navigation technologies, in light of increasing threats that may target traditional GPS systems.
It also opens the door to wide civil uses, such as indoor navigation, rescue operations, and smart industries.
