UK-based GNSS software specialist FocalPoint has entered into a commercial agreement with STMicroelectronics to provide enhanced vehicle positioning capabilities. This partnership advances their joint S-GNSS® Auto and Teseo solution into a full commercial offering. The collaboration aims to solve critical positioning reliability issues in challenging environments, such as urban canyons and tree-lined roads, which frequently hinder conventional Global Navigation Satellite System performance.
S-GNSS Auto and Teseo Commercial Deployment
The commercial agreement builds upon a collaboration initially announced in May 2025. The resulting solution is delivered as a firmware upgrade to STMicroelectronics' Teseo devices, allowing automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to improve positioning accuracy without hardware overhauls. This approach is positioned as a cost-efficient method for integrating advanced navigation into existing and next-generation OEM platforms. FocalPoint’s patented Supercorrelation® technology powers the S-GNSS® software, which has demonstrated consistent accuracy improvements during multipath and signal-degraded conditions. Recent global trials indicated that S-GNSS® Auto on Teseo devices significantly outperformed standard commercial-grade solutions. By leveraging the open platform of Teseo, the companies aim to push performance beyond traditional receiver limits, specifically targeting sub-meter accuracy in the most difficult signal environments.
Enhancing ADAS and V2X Capabilities
For automotive decision-makers, the integration of S-GNSS® Auto and Precise+® innovations into the Teseo portfolio is designed to accelerate the deployment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) capabilities. The solution addresses specific reliability pain points encountered when architects design ADAS solutions for autonomous and connected vehicles. To facilitate integration, evaluation kits (EVKs) featuring FocalPoint's software on Teseo V and Teseo VI hardware are now available for OEMs and ecosystem partners. This availability allows technical teams to validate the software's ability to maintain high-precision positioning in environments where standard GNSS signals typically struggle, providing a pathway for more reliable automated vehicle navigation and safety features.
Key Takeaways
- FocalPoint and STMicroelectronics have transitioned their joint S-GNSS® Auto and Teseo solution to a full commercial offering.
- The solution is delivered via a firmware upgrade to Teseo devices to improve positioning accuracy in urban canyons and tree-lined roads.
- Evaluation kits (EVKs) integrating S-GNSS® Auto on Teseo V and Teseo VI are currently available for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
TechInsyte's Take
In our view, this agreement signals a strategic shift toward software-defined positioning in the automotive sector. By delivering enhanced GNSS reliability through a firmware upgrade rather than new hardware, FocalPoint and STMicroelectronics are providing a highly scalable path for OEMs to upgrade ADAS capabilities. This approach reduces the capital intensity of improving vehicle precision. As autonomous driving demands higher environmental certainty, the ability to achieve sub-meter accuracy in signal-degraded zones via existing Teseo silicon will likely become a critical competitive requirement for Tier 1 suppliers.
Source: PRNewswire
