Carnegie Robotics, an advanced robotics systems and sensors company, announced that it has acquired the Duro product line from Swift Navigation, a provider of precise positioning technologies for automotive, industrial, and mobile applications. The acquisition expands Carnegie Robotics’ IP portfolio of smart machinery across heavy industry such as rail, intermodal, agriculture, construction, mining, marine and more.
Launched in 2017 through a collaboration between Swift and Carnegie Robotics, the Duro product line features high-precision GNSS receivers and software designed to deliver reliable centimeter-accurate positioning in challenging environments. Since the launch, Carnegie Robotics and Swift have worked together to respond to customers’ needs.
“We are excited to fully integrate the Duro product line into our product portfolio,” said Mike Embrescia, Chief Development Officer of Carnegie Robotics. “We look forward to further enhancing the product to deliver even greater value, and to continue supporting our key markets in marine, construction, mining, agriculture, rail, and military.”
The acquisition also supports Swift’s shift to a software-only service model with hardware integrations. Duro integrates with Swift’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service, a cloud-based service that enhances GNSS accuracy by up to 100x.
“Swift is committed to advancing location-based products that improve safety and efficiency across industries,” said Brad Sherrard, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Industrial at Swift Navigation. “Carnegie Robotics’ acquisition of the Duro line underscores the quality of the products and the success of our collaboration. We look forward to continuing our strategic partnership with Carnegie Robotics.”
