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MediaTek, China Telecom and Xiaomi have announced an upgrade to its real-time kinematic (RTK) high-precision positioning technology. The joint development integrates 5G connectivity, advanced chip design and Xiaomi’s smart technology.
RTK technology is usually found in professional surveying tools, but will now be available for location and positioning in smartphones, cars and city networks, according to the companies.
The newly upgraded RTK system enables outdoor positioning with sub-meter accuracy and fast response times. Leveraging 5G network infrastructure, smart data transmission, and close chipset-mobile software coordination, the system could be widely implemented on smart city infrastructure, autonomous driving, and smart transportation.
This partnership is part of Xiaomi’s growth beyond smartphones into urban development and smart mobility technologies under the Xiaomi HyperConnect banner.
The improved collaboration between MediaTek’s cutting-edge chipsets, China Telecom’s network, and Xiaomi’s hardware-software ecosystem enables an optimized RTK performance model that can potentially redefine how smart devices interact in real-world environments.
