Finding the right way with MBSE

James introduces Swift Navigation, a San Francisco-based company specializing in precise positioning solutions for various applications, including automotive, lawnmowers, drones, and rail. Swift Navigation leverages modern technologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), cloud computing, and machine learning to develop their products. The speaker explains their adoption of MBSE and Catia Magic to enhance their systems engineering processes, ensuring compliance with rigorous automotive standards.

The company’s main products, Skylark (a cloud correction service) and Starlink (on-vehicle software), enable centimetre-level positioning accuracy, crucial for applications like V2X communications and autonomous driving. James details the challenges of achieving such precision, the global scope of their operations, and the process of integrating MBSE into their workflow. The presentation highlights the cultural and technical adjustments required to implement MBSE, the significant achievements in compliance and quality, and the ongoing benefits of a robust systems engineering approach.