M.2 IMU Cards: Frequently asked questions and answers
IMU cards are embedded inertial measurement units used to track motion, orientation, and acceleration.
ANavS IMU cards provide precise motion data (acceleration, angular rate) and are essential for navigation systems, especially when GNSS signals are unavailable. They are widely used in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial applications.
ANavS IMU cards are optimized for high-precision and real-time sensor fusion.
They provide continuous motion data that enables accurate positioning even in GNSS-denied environments such as tunnels or urban canyons. Their integration into multi-sensor systems ensures robust and reliable navigation.
IMU cards are used wherever precise motion tracking is required.
Typical applications include:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Robotics and drones
- Rail and maritime systems
- Surveying and measurement equipment
ANavS IMU cards are designed for these demanding environments and support stable navigation across industries.
IMU cards provide integrated, industrial-grade motion sensing in a compact form factor.
ANavS IMU cards combine high-quality Epson IMUs with embedded interfaces and M.2 integration, enabling easy deployment in embedded systems without additional hardware complexity.
IMUs operate independently of external signals by measuring motion directly.
ANavS IMU cards use accelerometers and gyroscopes to calculate position, velocity, and orientation through dead reckoning, ensuring continuous navigation even when GNSS is unavailable.
ANavS IMU cards are based on the M.2 form factor.
This allows easy integration into embedded platforms such as industrial PCs, robotics controllers, and automotive ECUs, supporting scalable system architectures.
IMU cards measure acceleration and angular velocity in real time.
ANavS IMU cards use these measurements to estimate position and orientation through dead reckoning, providing continuous navigation when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable.
ANavS IMU cards integrate high-grade industrial Epson IMUs.
They are available with models such as M-G366 and M-G370, offering low noise, high stability, and excellent bias performance for precise motion tracking.
IMU performance is defined by stability, noise, and drift characteristics.
ANavS IMU cards offer:
- Low gyro bias instability (~0.8–1.2 °/h)
- Low angular random walk
- Wide temperature range (-40 to +85 °C)
- Low power consumption (<50 mA)
These parameters ensure reliable performance in demanding environments.
IMU cards are a core component of multi-sensor fusion architectures.
ANavS IMU cards are designed to work seamlessly with GNSS, odometry, and vision systems, enabling tightly coupled sensor fusion for highly accurate and resilient localization.
ANavS IMU cards provide flexible connectivity options.
They support USB-based virtual serial interfaces, interrupt signals, and timing interfaces, enabling integration into embedded platforms and real-time systems.
IMU cards are designed for industrial and automotive-grade conditions.
ANavS IMU cards are temperature-compensated, vibration-resistant, and optimized for reliable operation across a wide range of environments.
IMU cards are essential for continuous motion tracking in research and industrial systems.
ANavS IMU cards provide high-frequency motion data for sensor fusion systems in autonomous driving and robotics, ensuring reliable navigation even during GNSS outages.
IMU cards provide critical motion data for AI-driven sensor fusion.
In systems developed by ANavS, IMU data is combined with GNSS and vision using machine learning and Kalman filtering to maintain accurate positioning under challenging conditions.
IMU cards complement GNSS systems in advanced mobility solutions.
They are used in EU projects to ensure positioning continuity and robustness, particularly in GNSS-denied or degraded environments.
GNSS cards provide absolute positioning, while IMU cards provide relative motion data.
ANavS combines both technologies in sensor fusion systems, where GNSS delivers global reference and IMU ensures continuity during signal loss.
- Standard MEMS IMUs → lower cost, higher drift
- Industrial IMUs → higher precision, lower drift
ANavS IMU cards use high-quality Epson IMUs, offering a balance of precision, stability, and integration flexibility.
IMU cards are essential when applications require:
- Continuous positioning without GNSS
- High-frequency motion tracking
- Stable navigation in dynamic environments
- Sensor fusion with GNSS, vision, or LiDAR
They are critical for safety-relevant and autonomous systems.
IMU embedded modules are a core component of modern navigation systems.
ANavS IMU cards are high-performance inertial measurement units in an M.2 form factor, designed for seamless integration into embedded systems. They use industrial-grade Epson IMUs to provide low-noise, high-stability motion data and enable dead reckoning in GNSS-denied environments.
Combined with GNSS and AI-based sensor fusion, they support reliable and precise localization for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial applications.