The GEODNET Foundation has announced the launch of GEO-PULSE, a GPS device designed to deliver unprecedented positioning accuracy. Leveraging the GEODNET RTK network, GEO-PULSE combines sensor fusion technology with an accessible price point, seeking to provide every driver with precision navigation.
With 1.4 billion vehicles worldwide, reliable GPS positioning is a persistent challenge, often compromised by obstacles like parking garages, trees, buildings, and atmospheric interference. GEO-PULSE addresses these issues head-on, reducing location errors from 1–3 meters to less than 0.1 meters under typical driving conditions. At an introductory price of $129, GEO-PULSE includes one year of GEODNET’s enhanced location accuracy service.
Seamless Integration and Improved Navigation
GEO-PULSE connects to iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth, significantly improving the accuracy of the “Blue Dot” for everyday navigation. This results in precise turn-by-turn directions and superior compatibility with navigation apps like Google Maps, as well as immersive experiences such as augmented reality displays.
The accompanying Quest mobile app offers users the opportunity to earn cryptocurrency rewards. By completing navigation-based tasks, users contribute to GEODNET’s network verification and receive real-time crypto-token rewards, enhancing both user engagement and network reliability.
Developer-Friendly and Blockchain-Ready
For developers, a Software Developer Kit (SDK) is slated for release by Q2 2025. Additionally, the device integrates with IoTeX’s decentralized infrastructure solutions, enabling blockchain verifiability. Users can register their GEO-PULSE device with a decentralized identity (ioID) and submit zero-knowledge activity proofs via IoTeX’s W3bstream service. This integration supports innovative applications such as decentralized ride-sharing platforms. Active users participating in IoTeX’s program receive rewards in $IOTX tokens.
