Industry-specific use cases
Industrial automation realized by high-precision positioning services seen through industry-specific use cases.
The paradigm shift in industrial structure is advancing the automation of various industries. In this context, high-precision location information is gaining attention. In automation, discrepancies in location information can reduce the reliability of collected data and lead to causes of operational errors, making it essential to capture accurate time and place for the development of industries. This document provides a detailed introduction to the service ichimill, which enables positioning with an accuracy of a few centimeters by performing RTK positioning using signals received from GNSS such as the quasi-zenith satellite Michibiki. Additionally, we will present industry-specific use cases demonstrating how ichimill is being utilized across various sectors.
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"Features of 'ichimill'" ■ No need for customers to set up or maintain reference points ■ Compatible with multiple GNSS (including the quasi-zenith satellite "Michibiki" and five other satellites) ■ Affordable and available for spot use (monthly or annual contracts can be chosen) ■ With densely installed reference points, wide-area movement can be smoothly connected via handover※2 (in the case of Ntrip method, handover can be turned off by selecting the mount point)
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【Agriculture】 Realizing smart agriculture through the automation of agricultural machinery (Shikaoi Town, Hokkaido) 【Construction】 Achieving high-precision 3D surveying essential for BIM/CIM 【Public Surveying】 Adopting RTK-GNSS (VRS method) based on the guidelines of public surveying work established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 【Surveying】 Reducing surveying labor through the combination of drones and "ichimill" Enabling accurate geodesy and surveying without the installation of reference stations 【Infrastructure Monitoring】 Achieving efficiency in monitoring operations through the acquisition of high-precision location information 【Inspection】 Enhancing inspection efficiency through high-precision drone control 【Traffic】 Realizing autonomous driving through the acquisition of high-precision location information
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