Research Company

AI for Inertial Navigation

Defenix advances the state of the art in inertial navigation systems (INS), blending classical estimation with modern machine learning for robust positioning when GPS is unreliable or unavailable.

Sensors

IMU · LiDAR · GNSS · Wheel

Core

Kalman · Factor Graphs

ML

Deep Fusion · Bias Nets

Targets

Robotics · Vehicles · Wearables

About Defenix

A focused, research-first software company.

Mission

To deliver reliable navigation everywhere—under dense canopies, indoors, underground, and in urban canyons—by fusing inertial measurements with learning-based perception.

Approach

We pair proven probabilistic estimators with neural components that model sensor bias, drift, and non-linear dynamics, yielding accurate and explainable state estimation.

Focus

Inertial navigation systems (INS), dead reckoning, visual-inertial odometry (VIO), SLAM, and resilient sensor fusion for edge devices.

Outcomes

Prototype pipelines, evaluation datasets, and embeddable libraries optimized for low-power hardware.

Research

Selected problem areas we explore.

Learned Bias & Drift Compensation

Neural modules that estimate IMU bias, temperature drift, and non-Gaussian noise in real time, integrated with EKF/UKF or factor-graph back-ends.

GPS-Denied Navigation

Robust dead reckoning using foot-mounted IMUs, wheel odometry, barometer, magnetometer, and opportunistic signals (Wi‑Fi, UWB) for drift-bounded position.

Visual-Inertial SLAM

Tightly-coupled VIO with online calibration and loop closure, designed for edge accelerators and low-light conditions.

Technology

Methods & tools we like.

  • Extended/Unscented Kalman Filters
  • Factor Graph Optimization
  • Deep Sensor Fusion
  • On-Device ML (Edge)
  • Time‑Sync & Calibration
  • Robust Outlier Handling
  • C++ · Rust · Python

Deliverables

  • Reference pipelines and reproducible benchmarks
  • Portable libraries with clean C/C++/Rust APIs
  • Model cards, evaluation reports, and docs

Get in touch

We collaborate with teams building navigation‑critical products.

Email us:

info@defenix.fi

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