SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar 6, 2025 – Swift Navigation has worked with STMicroelectronics to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for automotive safety and autonomy. The joint offer combines Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service with ST’s new Teseo VI GNSS chipset, delivering an integrated approach that maximizes performance and cost-efficiency, while reducing time-to-market.
Autonomous systems that depend on perception sensors for positioning can struggle in poor weather and on roads lacking lane markings. The high expense of sensors like LiDAR, along with the challenge of merging different components into a single system, can delay product launches. To tackle these concerns, the joint solution offers automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers a complete GNSS platform. The platform simplifies integration, lowers overall system costs, and speeds up deployment timelines.
Skylark is a high-precision GNSS positioning service specifically designed for large-scale adoption in autonomous driving, robotics, precision logistics, and V2X communication. It is the first and only cloud-based real-time positioning service certified to comply with ISO 26262:2018 functional safety standards for road vehicles. Unlike traditional ASIL-certified solutions that rely on expensive physical infrastructure, Skylark operates in the cloud, providing high-integrity, safety-certified positioning at a lower cost. It achieves this by advanced atmospheric modeling, carrier-grade network reliability, and an ecosystem-driven architecture, ensuring scalable and deployment for precision applications.
STMicroelectronics’ new Teseo VI receiver represents a key step forward in GNSS technology. The chipset integrates a quad-frequency, multi-constellation receiver with ST’s proprietary measurement engine running on a dual-core Arm Cortex M7 processor with integrated flash memory—all on a single die. Teseo VI offers enhanced tracking capabilities, advanced jamming and spoofing resistance, and configurable software that supports both ASIL and non-ASIL applications.
Teseo VI is also optimized to run Swift’s Starling Positioning Engine that fuses wheel odometry and IMU sensor data with Skylark’s GNSS corrections. The integration of hardware, software, and service delivers a turnkey solution that optimizes ADAS L2+ and autonomous vehicle performance under real-world conditions. The combined solution fulfils current safety requirements. It is also built to adjust to future developments and updates in regulations.
“By integrating Swift Navigation’s industry-leading precise positioning with our Teseo VI receiver, we are delivering an automotive GNSS solution that offers unprecedented precision, security, and ease of integration—helping OEMs accelerate autonomous innovation,” said Luca Celant, digital audio and signal solutions division general manager at STMicroelectronics. “With Teseo VI optimized to run Swift’s full positioning solution, we offer a turnkey solution that not only accelerates time-to-market but also streamlines integration for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.”
“STMicroelectronics is an ideal collaborator for Swift as we drive the future of precise positioning for automotive autonomy,” said Holger Ippach, vice president of product and marketing at Swift Navigation. “Skylark and Starling, combined with Teseo VI’s advanced capabilities, deliver a robust, highly scalable solution that meets the most demanding industry requirements.”
About Swift Navigation
Established in 2012, Swift Navigation is a San Francisco-based technology company specializing in precise positioning solutions utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. The company’s offerings include centimeter-accurate mapping and tracking services, catering to industries such as automotive, autonomous vehicles, mobile devices, and mass-market applications. Swift Navigation’s product suite comprises real-time kinematics (RTK) receivers and cloud-based correction services designed to enhance navigation accuracy and reliability. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 145 individuals. Swift Navigation has secured significant venture capital funding, reflecting its growth and market presence. The company’s solutions are integral to applications requiring high-precision positioning, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and various mobile and industrial platforms. Swift Navigation is constantly innovating to improve how we navigate, offering precise, scalable, and cost-effective location solutions for real-world applications.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics N.V. (ST) is a European multinational semiconductor company established in 1987 through the merger of Italy’s SGS Microelettronica and France’s Thomson Semiconducteurs. Headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, ST operates as an independent device manufacturer with 14 main manufacturing sites. The company offers a broad range of semiconductor products, including discrete and standard commodity components, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), full-custom devices, semi-custom devices, and application-specific standard products (ASSPs) for analog, digital, and mixed-signal applications. These products serve various industries such as automotive, industrial, personal electronics, communications equipment, and computers. As of 2022, ST employs over 50,000 people, including more than 9,000 in research and development, and serves over 200,000 customers worldwide. In 2022, the company reported revenues of $16.13 billion. STMicroelectronics is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris, and Borsa Italiana.
