The portfolio features SDF technology, a cost-effective optical system that allows machines to determine their position without relying on satellite signals. By deploying specialized landmarks that transmit their own coordinates, the system provides a robust defense against signal jamming, multipath errors, and the natural obstructions found in urban canyons, tunnels, or dense industrial interiors. Because the solution requires only a camera and these markers, it offers a scalable alternative for sectors ranging from warehouse automation to eVTOL aircraft.
Hilco Global Auctions Canyon Navigation’s GPS-Alternative Patents
With global interest in autonomous systems surging, Hilco Global is soliciting bids for the patent portfolio of Canyon Navigation. The technology, which utilizes self-describing fiducial markers for precise navigation in GPS-denied environments, targets a critical vulnerability for drones, industrial robots, and self-driving vehicles operating in signal-congested spaces.
Eric Hurwitz, Senior Director at Hilco IP Services, highlighted the broad utility of the assets, noting that precise positioning remains a primary hurdle for the automotive, maritime, and construction industries. Non-binding indications of interest for the acquisition must be submitted by September 17, 2026. Prospective buyers are directed to contact the Hilco Global IP Services team to review the technical specifications and valuation details of the Canyon Navigation assets.
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