Evolution Robotics introduces a Navigation Solution For Robots and Intelligent Devices called Northstar

The system is a low-cost, hardware and software localization solution that enables mobile devices to navigate more intelligently in indoor environments.

Similar to global positioning systems (GPS), the NorthStar system measures a device's exact coordinates and heading using IR light spots projected onto the ceiling of its environment.

By triangulation, the NorthStar system can instantly determine the device’s exact position and heading with very high accuracy. Unlike GPS however, NorthStar works indoors, is more precise, and provides instantaneous and absolute course information.
Evolution Robotics will have the Northstar system available by the end of the year for order. More details in this Press-Release.

About Evolution Robotics:
Evolution Robotics™ develops state-of-the-art robotics solutions, and partners with original equipment manufacturers to integrate those technologies into new and more intelligent products. The company’s product line includes software, hardware and component solutions centered around their core technologies in computer vision and autonomous navigation. Its ERSP™ software development platform provides core infrastructure, computer vision, navigation and path planning, and human-robot interaction modules. These can be licensed individually or as a Software Development Kit. The NorthStar™ system is a low-cost localization solution that enables electronic devices to navigate more accurately in indoor environments. The company also markets LaneHawk™ a loss-prevention solution for retailers that reduces inventory shrinkage by automatically ringing up under-cart items. With its award-winning team of engineers, Evolution Robotics offers expertise and guidance to help its partners produce better products at competitive prices. Its mission is to accelerate the creation of a variety of highly functional robotics products across a broad range of industries. Evolution Robotics is an operating company of Idealab, a creator and operator of technology businesses.