Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules
Polymath Robotics provides a solution for the efficient automation of off-highway industrial vehicles. These autonomous navigation modules are targeted towards ...
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What is Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules?
Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules is a modular autonomy software platform for off-highway and industrial vehicles. The platform provides 40 plug-and-play navigation modules that handle the hardest parts of autonomy development, including path planning, navigation, obstacle detection and avoidance, safety layers, and performance metrics. Companies can use modules individually to supercharge existing projects or combine them seamlessly for a complete autonomous navigation solution.
Key features include GPS-denied trailer localization (towing trailers autonomously without $5k GPS units per trailer), lidar fusion for clean pointclouds, coverage mapper for thorough area coverage of any polygon shape, behavior control for programming specific vehicle behaviors via API, follow-the-leader capabilities, sim-to-reality pipeline, drive-by-wire system abstraction, and robot metrics infrastructure. The platform is sensor-agnostic, vehicle-agnostic, and compute-agnostic, integrating with most sensors via REST API.
The tool is designed for OEMs, billion-dollar fleet operators, government programs, robotics teams, farmers, mining companies, warehouse owners, and anyone working on off-highway autonomy projects from tractors and forestry/agricultural machinery to trucks, heavy mining/construction equipment, airport ground support, and warehouse/logistics vehicles. It typically slashes autonomy project timelines by over a year (equivalent to 5-10 engineers' effort).
Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free tier available for simulation-based development - totally free to build in sim. You can try Polymath in sim and automate a use case in less than 40 minutes. For production deployment and commercial use, pricing requires contacting sales - no public pricing listed. The platform offers enterprise pricing based on features and level of autonomy required for specific needs. Some third-party sources mention Lite: $19/month, Basic: $29/month, Plus: $39/month but official website requires sales contact for production pricing.
Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules pros
- Slashes off-highway autonomy project timelines by over a year
- Equivalent to 5-10 engineers' effort saved
- 40 modular navigation modules for flexibility
- GPS-denied trailer localization saves $5k per trailer
- Plug-and-play autonomy solution
- Sensor agnostic - compatible with most sensors
- Vehicle agnostic - works with any industrial vehicle
- Compute agnostic - flexible onboard compute options
- REST API integration for easy customization
- Remote bringup process - no on-site deployment needed
- Safety certifiable system
- Deploy on existing equipment without buying new vehicles
- No sensor lock-in requirements
- Works across 20+ vehicle models
- Sim-to-reality pipeline for testing in simulation first
- Free to build in simulation environment
- Cloud tools and real-time diagnostics
- Minimal field service deployments required
- Lowest network bandwidth overhead
- Easy installation process
Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules cons
- Primarily focused on off-highway vehicles only
- Requires Polymath-certified partner for retrofit installation
- Limited to controlled environments
- May need drive-by-wire actuators installed on older vehicles
- No public self-service pricing - must contact sales
- Modules released gradually over 20 weeks (not all available immediately)
- Requires vehicle specifications for deployment
- Best suited for industrial/commercial use rather than consumer
Frequently asked questions about Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules
What is Polymath Robotics Autonomous Navigation Modules?
Polymath Robotics is the autonomous navigation toolkit for off-highway vehicles. It provides 40 modular autonomy software modules that handle the hardest parts of autonomy development including path planning, navigation, obstacle detection and avoidance, safety layers, and performance metrics. The platform is designed to make off-highway vehicle automation profoundly simple.
What vehicles does Polymath work with?
Polymath works with any industrial vehicle including tractors in fields, bulldozers in mines, trucks, forestry and agricultural machinery, heavy mining or construction equipment, airport ground support vehicles, and warehouse/logistics vehicles. They have automated 20+ vehicle models and the software is vehicle agnostic.
How does GPS-denied trailer localization work?
The GPS-Denied Trailer Localization module allows you to tow trailers autonomously without spending $5k per trailer for a GPS unit. It uses sensors on the vehicle itself, not on the trailer, to intelligently localize and track the trailer's position autonomously.
What is the Coverage Mapper module?
Coverage Mapper is a plug-and-play solution that creates thorough coverage maps of any shape you define. You can define any polygon as a boundary and specify obstacles within it (like trees or water). The module uses the vehicle's turning radius information to create a path covering the entire shape, which can be fed to any Polymath-equipped vehicle to execute. It's ideal for lawnmowing or agricultural tillage applications.
Can I test Polymath before deploying on real vehicles?
Yes, you can try Polymath in simulation and automate a use case in less than 40 minutes. It's totally free to build in sim. You can start building behaviors in a simulated test environment using the Caladan simulated vehicles and environments, add your vehicle specifications, and then deploy what you've built in sim to a physical vehicle using the sim-to-reality pipeline.
How do I retrofit an existing vehicle with Polymath?
The process has three steps: 1) Vehicle Retrofit - A Polymath-certified partner installs drive-by-wire actuators, sensors, and compute onto your vehicle. Retrofits are available for off-highway, industrial, and military vehicles with options for steering, braking, and throttle control. 2) Bringup - Calibrate and test the system remotely in the operating environment using cloud tools and real-time diagnostics. 3) Deploy - Operate autonomously in production.
What industries does Polymath serve?
Polymath automates machines across dull, dirty, dangerous environments in Agriculture, Mining, Defense, Logistics, Indoor applications, and Forestry industries. They offer industry-specific solutions and can talk to customers about customized implementations.
How does the Behavior Control module work?
Behavior Control is the easy way to program specific vehicle behaviors using Polymath's API. The API enables straightforward customization of behaviors using any programming language. You can set behaviors for specific locations or tailor them based on the vehicle's location, enabling programming of vehicle actions via API for repetitive tasks like moving dirt from one place to another.
Is Polymath safety certifiable?
Yes, Polymath's system is safety certifiable. The platform includes a safety layer as part of the foundational autonomy engine, and their modular planning stack and safety system make it easier to build reliable, production-ready autonomy that meets safety requirements.
How do I get pricing and deploy Polymath for my fleet?
You need to talk to an expert or contact sales for pricing. Polymath Robotics is the first company that helps deploy off-highway autonomy at scale. They can help you deploy faster and reduce risk. Contact sales to find out how Polymath helps your specific use case, whether for a single vehicle or entire fleet operation.