Silicon MicroGravity develops resonant MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes designed for high-performance inertial navigation systems, addressing the need for compact and cost-effective motion sensing in defense, aerospace, and autonomous vehicles. Their MEMS gravimeters provide precise gravitational data for applications such as subsurface detection and civil engineering, enabling advancements in both terrestrial and space-based gravity sensing.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current inertial navigation systems often rely on bulky and expensive sensors, limiting their use in applications requiring small size, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness. Traditional gravimeters also lack the sensitivity and portability needed for widespread use in subsurface detection and civil engineering.
Solution
Silicon Microgravity (SMG) develops high-performance resonant MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, and gravimeters designed to overcome the limitations of existing sensing technologies. Their MEMS inertial sensors offer tactical and navigation-grade performance in a compact form factor suitable for defense, aerospace, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. SMG's MEMS gravimeters provide sensitive gravitational data for applications such as subsurface mapping, CO2 storage monitoring, and infrastructure assessment, enabling new possibilities in both terrestrial and space-based gravity sensing.
Target Audience
SMG's primary customers include manufacturers of inertial navigation systems, aerospace and defense contractors, autonomous vehicle developers, and organizations involved in civil engineering and resource exploration.
Features
- Resonant MEMS accelerometer with low bias error and high scale factor repeatability
- MEMS gyroscope technology for precise angular rate sensing
- Compact and robust design suitable for harsh environments
- High-sensitivity MEMS gravimeters for detecting subtle gravitational variations
- Potential applications in inertial navigation, subsurface detection, and civil engineering