Beijing, China – April 17, 2018 - Xsens has now expanded its MTi product line with the introduction of the Micro Inertial Navigation System (INS) module MTi-7. This module uses input data from an external Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver , Provides accurate, real-time positioning, rate and direction data flow.
The MTi-7 module is simple in design, measures only 12 mm x 12 mm, weighs less than 1 g, consumes less than 100 mW, and is a space or power constrained device (such as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles' UAVs') And ideal for autonomous or remote mapping and imaging equipment.
The MTi-7 operates at output data rates up to 800 Hz, with delays as low as only 2 ms, and supports dynamic functions for real-time operations such as flight control and camera stabilization. The module also provides positioning and velocity output for smart agriculture and robotics Industry autonomy ground vehicle navigation.
The MTi-7's high performance is derived from the advanced sensor fusion algorithm developed by Xsens, which synchronizes the module's built-in accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer inputs, and signals from external GNSS receivers or barometers. Raw sensor signals in MTi The -7 module performs high-speed integration and processing to generate real-time data streams, showing the horizontal and vertical position of the equipment, speed, roll, pitch and yaw. This user-friendly data stream can be applied via standard I2C, SPI or UART interfaces. On the main processor.
MTi-7 is based on the successful MTi 1 series design and provides a direct upgrade path for users of the same specifications of MTi-1. It is also able to provide common equipment on larger, heavier, and more energy-intensive devices. Heading, positioning and direction accuracy.
Hein Beute, Director of Product Marketing at Xsens, stated: 'At present, the demand for precise control of automated or computer-guided devices such as drones and smart farm ground vehicles has increased dramatically. Through tiny size, light weight and low energy consumption, MTi-7 Provides the industry's best solution for any such application where space or power consumption is limited, but high-precision and accuracy level positioning and orientation data are required.
The MTi-7 module is supported by the Arduino-compatible development kit (MTi-7-DK), which is accessed via the micro USB connection module's I2C, SPI or UART interface. Developers can use the free available Xsens MT software suite. Configure the MTi-7 operation. The MT software suite includes a computer GUI for operation on Linux® or Windows® platforms, as well as a full software development kit including source code examples and complete documentation.
Users of MTi-7 can also benefit from the Xsens 1 family's 'eternal lifetime' policy, which guarantees the availability of MTi-7 or password-compatible alternatives and functionally compatible alternatives during use.
The engineering samples for this module are now orderable. When ordering 5,000 MTi-7 modules, the unit price is €99 per module. The MTi-7 development kit is priced at €449, which can be instantly online at shop.xsens.com. order.