Application
Automotive
Tern offers a smooth, safe drive from point A to point B, and all the pit stops in between.
Key use cases
First-of-its-kind cold start
First-of-its-kind cold start
Tern’s intelligent system is able to determine a driver’s location as they begin driving, without a satellite—a groundbreaking achievement when it comes to GPS alternatives.
No new hardware
No new hardware
IDPS™ can be installed as a software-only package during assembly, leveraging the existing sensors and hardware already integrated into vehicles. Improved onboard navigation minimizes reliance on CarPlay or Android Auto, allowing the vehicle’s native infotainment system to shine as the center of the driving experience.
Enhanced safety
Enhanced safety
Consistent positioning ensures optimal performance of safety-critical systems, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
“When we came to understand the practical commercial applications and the compatibility with road autonomy, [Tern’s] vision for redefining positioning resonated with us.”
Stephen DiBartolomeo | Principal, Scout Ventures
150+
Miles Tern has worked continuously without GNSS
3.52M
IDPS™ accuracy at endpoint, equal to 1 car length
150+
Miles Tern has worked continuously without GNSS
3.52M
IDPS™ accuracy at endpoint, equal to 1 car length
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Auto FAQs
All that’s needed to use IDPS™ are vehicle sensor data and digital base maps.
Yes. You’re free to hit the open road in any moving vehicle with Tern. We do recommend wearing a helmet, though.
IDPS™ leverages Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to determine a vehicle’s position using data from onboard sensors, road network characteristics, and environmental cues. This allows for accurate navigation even when GPS signals are unavailable, which happens most frequently due to interference, jamming, and obstructions.
No. IDPS™ is a software- or cloud-based solution that integrates with existing vehicle sensors, making it cost-effective and easy to deploy without requiring additional specialized hardware.
IDPS™ continuously learns and adapts in real-time using AI-based environmental awareness, enabling it to adjust its positioning estimates as road conditions change.
Yes, in order to retrofit a fleet or individual vehicle, Tern provides a Proprio device. This device is plug and play into the OBD 2 port, near the brake pedal, and connects to a smart device through BLE or serial.
Inertial navigation systems, or INS, are devices that use a combination of environmental sensors such as gyrometers and accelerometers to calculate the position, orientation, and velocity of a moving object. Because these systems rely on dead reckoning, they suffer from drift, or error, over time. IDPS™ continuously corrects errors using AI-driven analysis. This allows for significantly improved accuracy and reliability over long distances without requiring GPS corrections.
Yes, IDPS™ is compatible with major mapping platforms, including HERE, TomTom, OpenStreetMap (OSM), and custom GIS solutions, allowing for seamless data fusion with existing navigation systems.
Yes, IDPS™ is optimized for low-power edge computing and can be deployed on automotive-grade processors, including NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, and ARM-based architectures.
IDPS™ can be used on a smart device, tablet, car infotainment system, and on other eternal displays such as Zebra devices.
Yes. IDPS™ does not require signal to work. That means it can determine a driver’s position even in remote occluded environments where GPS would fail.
Yes. Because Tern doesn’t require that its system ping off of a satellite or receive incoming signals, it doesn’t require you to keep your Location Services on. This makes it more difficult for others to access your location when you are using IDPS™.
How does Tern work?
Tern’s tech is where the rubber meets the road.
