TERN Takes Turn-by-Turn Navigation Off-Road
Summary
TERN announced an expansion of its AI-powered Independently Derived Positioning System (IDPS™) to deliver continuous localization and turn-by-turn navigation on trails, unpaved routes, and remote terrain even when GPS and connectivity fail. The update introduces continuous on- and off-road positioning, waypoint-based trail routing, real-time self-healing to maintain accuracy without external inputs, and an off-road learning system that improves with use. IDPS runs on existing in-vehicle systems without cameras, GPS, or cellular connectivity, targeting automotive OEMs, defense, and commercial industries that operate beyond paved roads like forestry, mining, and construction. TERN frames the capability as a solution to rising GPS disruption and notes prior recognitions and government contracts that validate the technology.