The Tatarstan company "GeoPager" has introduced a navigation system for robots that works without GPS and other satellite systems, according to the press service of the republic's Ministry of Digital Development. The airspace marking technology allows robots to move from the street into buildings while maintaining high positioning accuracy and uninterrupted communication, while all movement data remains inside the facility and is not transmitted to external systems.
The system provides accuracy down to the millimeter, seamless movement between the street and indoor building spaces, and its architecture eliminates the risks of unauthorized access to data. This is a fundamental difference from GPS: all data is processed locally, making navigation safe and secure.
According to the developers, this solution will become the foundation for new services in autonomous transport, urban infrastructure, and logistics. The first test zone will be deployed in Innopolis, where the system will be tested under real-world conditions. At the same time, the company is negotiating with major retail chains and industrial enterprises on implementing the technology for indoor navigation and monitoring personnel movement. A pilot project is already underway with a dark store chain in Moscow.
OOO "GeoPager" is a resident of the IT Park and Innopolis, winner of the "Innovator of Moscow" and "Startup Batyr" competitions, and is among the world's top 40 best startups according to Startup World Cup 2025, whose final was held in San Francisco. The development opens up opportunities for implementing autonomous navigation in smart cities and robotic services, reducing dependence on satellite systems and strengthening the industry's technological independence.