Terrifyingly Accurate: Stan Honey Appointed to TERN's Board to Revolutionize GPS Technology

Transforming Navigation without GPS

In a bold move to revolutionize the future of navigation, TERN has welcomed Stan Honey, a luminary in the field of technology, onto its advisory board. With a stellar career marked by groundbreaking innovations, Honey is particularly celebrated for co-founding Etak, which pioneered the world's first commercial in-car navigation system. This early venture integrated crucial features like map-matching, setting the stage for the GPS technology that is ubiquitous today.

Honey's influence stretches beyond just automotive navigation. As a co-founder of Sportvision, he reshaped live television by introducing overlays that provided real-time positioning during sports broadcasts. His development of the yellow 'first down' line in football and the virtual puck-tracking system for NHL games are now crucial elements of sports viewing, showcasing his knack for merging intricate engineering with engaging viewer experiences.

As a world-class navigator, Honey's credentials extend to the high seas where he has set multiple offshore sailing records. His experience in multihull circumnavigation and trans-oceanic races cements his status as a highly respected figure in competitive sailing and maritime navigation, further enhancing his visibility and credibility in the navigation domain.

In the words of Brett Harrison, President and Co-Founder of TERN, "Stan's contributions laid the foundation for modern vehicle navigation. Welcoming him to TERN is both an extraordinary honor and a powerful validation of our mission to build a resilient, next-generation alternative to GPS." This reflects TERN's commitment to innovation at a time when the need for alternative positioning solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.

TERN's ongoing development of its AI-powered Independently Derived Positioning System (IDPS™) represents a significant leap forward. IDPS™ is designed to provide continuous, turn-by-turn navigation without relying on satellite signals. Tested by the U.S. Department of Transportation, it harnesses existing vehicle sensors and onboard map data, ensuring uninterrupted localization in environments where GPS signals are unreliable, such as tunnels or urban areas

Honey asserts, "My career has centered around addressing the toughest challenges in positioning and navigation, even before GPS was a reality. What TERN is developing isn’t just a small improvement; it's a smarter and more adaptable navigation framework that could define the future of the industry." His perspective is crucial as a national discussion around secure Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) infrastructure continues. With increased scrutiny over the country's reliance on GPS, TERN's infrastructure-free, spectrum-independent solution offers a scalable, software-driven alternative.

As Honey joins TERN, the potential to redefine how we navigate our world grows exponentially. His historical precedents in the industry will undoubtedly guide TERN in ensuring that its innovative solutions fulfill emerging needs while maintaining high reliability and precision.

By building on the foundations laid by pioneers like Honey, TERN is not only repositioning itself within the navigation space but also paving the way for new standards in vehicle positioning technology. With a visionary team dedicated to redefining wayfinding, the future of navigation looks promising, safer, and more efficient than ever before.

To learn more about TERN’s IDPS™ and request a test drive, visit their official website today.