First successfully tested for collecting snow in Hokkaido, the Toughpad tablet uses Panasonic’s own satellite positioning technology combining a satellite radio receiver module, wireless WAN, and a single band Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver connected to an external antenna. This system enables high precision positioning down to centimeter-level in open sky conditions.
“We needed a high quality, reliable and robust GNSS module for this tablet designed to be used in rugged environments. The NEO-M8 from u-blox was therefore the right choice,” explained Tetsuya Sakamoto, General Manager, Mobile Solutions Business Division, Development Centre at Panasonic.
“It was very exciting to collaborate with a market leader such as Panasonic in developing a product that would guarantee precise positioning for a wide range of professional applications. This implementation will support the global expansion of the high precision market where u-blox is a key player,” explained Tesshu Naka, Country Manager at u-blox Japan.