Spoof-Proof GPS

As more and more autonomous vehicles hit the streets, there will be a growing need for GPS systems that are impervious to “spoofing” – the sending of malicious or accidental signals that can lead them off course.

A new system called Pyramid GPS SP is designed to protect against spoofing and jamming attacks. It combines five antennas and onboard GPS receivers to triangulate the source of received signals and trigger an alert when unexpected directions are detected.

The developer is also expanding its technology to include lidar, radar, cameras and other sensors. In addition to vehicles on the ground, applications include other sensor-dependent systems including sea and air transport, as well as critical infrastructure such as telecommunications, power grids and financial institutions.

The developer is currently working with NASA, automobile manufacturers, drone manufacturers and other corporations to test prototypes with the goal of bringing Pyramid technology to market in 2019.