The collaboration integrates Swift’s cloud-based Skylark Precise Positioning Service into Lightbug’s rugged IoT trackers to deliver reliable, centimeter-level accuracy for worker safety and asset management in critical industries.
Swift Navigation, a provider of precise positioning solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, and Lightbug, a provider of GPS trackers and IoT devices, announced a strategic partnership to enhance worker safety and asset tracking in critical industries. The collaboration brings together Swift’s cloud-based Skylark Precise Positioning Service with Lightbug’s rugged, mass deployed tracking devices, enabling centimeter-level accuracy even in challenging environments.
For industries like rail, logistics, and infrastructure, the ability to pinpoint a person or a high-value asset with precision is more than a convenience—it’s a critical safety requirement. Traditional GPS solutions struggle in complex environments such as rail corridors, urban canyons, or dense construction sites, where satellite signals can be obstructed or unreliable. This lack of accuracy puts workers at risk and makes it difficult to track and manage valuable assets.
The new partnership directly addresses these challenges. Lightbug’s latest products, the RTK Handheld 2 (RH2) and RTK Vehicle Tracker, are now fully compatible with Swift Navigation’s Skylark service, which provides real-time kinematic (RTK) corrections. This powerful combination delivers reliable, high-integrity positioning for critical applications. The joint solution supports essential safety use cases, including lone worker protection with automated geofencing and real-time alerts, as well as high-value asset tracking in remote or obstructed locations. For the rail industry, the solution meets strict safety compliance standards, including the 300 mm or better accuracy requirement of Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain’s national railway infrastructure and a Lightbug customer. Lightbug’s technology has been used by the PGA Tour to power immersive fan experiences with shot-by-shot precision.
