News | April 1, 2025

u-blox's ZED-X20P All-Band GNSS Module Now Available In ArduSimple's Latest simpleRTK4 Optimum Solution

Collaboration between u-blox and ArduSimple brings cm-level precision positioning with cutting-edge global all-band GNSS technology for various industries.

u-blox, a global leader in positioning and short-range communication technologies, and ArduSimple, a leading provider of high precision GNSS solutions, are excited to announce the immediate availability of the new simpleRTK4 Optimum solution featuring the u-blox ZED-X20P GNSS module. This advanced module supports all GNSS bands (L1, L2, L5, L6, and integrated L-band), providing enhanced accuracy and reliability even in challenging environments. The integration of the ZED-X20P module into ArduSimple's product lineup offers centimeter-level positioning accuracy, making high-precision GNSS technology accessible and affordable for industries such as precision agriculture, robotics, and geospatial surveying. Available now for order, the solution is easy to use and integrates seamlessly with popular platforms such as Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk, and Jetson processors.

The u-blox ZED-X20P GNSS module represents a breakthrough in all-band GNSS technology, supporting all bands, including L1, L2, L5, L6, and integrated L-band. This feature provides enhanced accuracy and reliability even in the most challenging environments, while optimizing power consumption. By incorporating this next-generation module, ArduSimple is able to continue its mission of making high-precision GNSS technology accessible, affordable, and easy-to-use, empowering developers, researchers, and end-users across industries to benefit from cutting-edge positioning capabilities.

"ArduSimple is committed to making high-precision GNSS accessible to everyone," said Marc Castillo, Senior GNSS Consultant at ArduSimple. "With the u-blox ZED-X20P, we are taking another significant step forward in accuracy, reliability, and cost, ensuring our customers have the best tools to drive innovation and success in their positioning projects."

u-blox is equally enthusiastic about the partnership.

"We are excited to see ArduSimple integrating our u-blox ZED-X20P into their innovative solutions," said Mårten Ström, Director product management Industrial Navigation & Robotics GNSS at u-blox. "This collaboration will help bring advanced GNSS technology to a broader audience, enabling the development of new applications across diverse industries."

ArduSimple’s new simpleRTK4 Optimum featuring the u-blox ZED-X20P is available now, offering a plug-and-play solution that makes high-precision GNSS more accessible than ever before.

About u-blox
u-blox is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting-edge positioning and short-range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high-precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

About Ardusimple
ArduSimple develops user-friendly and affordable RTK receivers and tools for the evaluation of multiband GNSS technology, including real-time kinematic (RTK) functionality with centimeter-level accuracy, making GNSS RTK technology simple, affordable, and accessible to everyone. With a series of starter kits, tutorials, engineering services, and OEM products, ArduSimple allows their customers to:

  • Test the technology and believe it is possible to achieve centimeter-level precision at an affordable cost.
  • Accelerate their projects and developments thanks to plug-and-play evaluation boards and starter kits.
  • Create products and solutions thanks to qualified support, turnkey services, and pre-configured OEM products.

Source: u-blox