Mass-market microcontroller and software helps guide drones away from collisions

Leti will offer the world’s first low-power, low-cost 3D anti-crash, fusion-sensor solution for drones. The company’s 360Fusion software, in combination with miniaturized sensors, collects, analyzes and transforms millions of incoming 3D distance data items into relevant, actionable information. This technology provides consumers and innovative companies with a reliable and affordable integrated anti-crash system. It also ensures safe navigation and enables prompt action in civil-security applications and ensures both fast response and maximum performance for drones in defense uses. “360Fusion is a flexible solution that is compatible with all types of sensors, and that can leverage data from the best of them,” said Marie-Sophie Masselot, Leti industrial partnership manager. “Fitted on a low-cost microcontroller, this technology can be embedded in drones to detect any dynamic obstacle and guide the drone away from a collision.” CES 2018, Las Vegas, CEA Tech Village, booth 50653