Swift Navigation & Taiwan Mobile Partner for Taiwan's Autonomy Future
SAN FRANCISCO & TAIPEI – In a significant move poised to accelerate the adoption of autonomous and automated technologies across Taiwan, Swift Navigation, a global leader in centimeter-accurate positioning, has officially partnered with Taiwan Mobile, one of the island nation’s foremost telecommunications giants. This strategic collaboration introduces Swift Navigation’s cutting-edge Skylark Precise Positioning Service to the Taiwanese market, addressing the escalating demand for high-accuracy location data across diverse industries.
At the core of this partnership is Skylark, a sophisticated cloud-based Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) correction service. Unlike standard GPS, which typically offers accuracy within several meters, Skylark leverages a robust network of ground reference stations and advanced atmospheric modeling to correct errors in GNSS signals, delivering precision down to mere centimeters. This real-time, high-integrity service is purpose-built for mass-market applications, offering reliability and safety at a global scale. Notably, Skylark is the first and only cloud-based precise positioning service to be ISO 26262:2018 ASIL certified, a critical safety standard for automotive applications.
For Swift Navigation, this expansion into Taiwan marks another milestone in its global growth trajectory. The San Francisco-based company recently secured a substantial $50 million in Series E funding in July 2025, bringing its total capital raised to over $250 million. This investment underscores strong market confidence in Swift’s mission to revolutionize navigation and enable advanced autonomy. Skylark already powers more than 10 million ADAS-enabled (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) and autonomous vehicles and devices worldwide, serving a broad spectrum of clients including leading automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, robotics companies, and IoT system integrators.
Taiwan Mobile’s decision to integrate Skylark aligns perfectly with its ambitious “Telco+Tech” strategy, which emphasizes innovation and diversified business expansion beyond traditional telecommunications. The company has been recognized for its proactive investment in emerging tech-driven businesses, recently receiving accolades such as CEO of the Year and Telco of the Year (Advanced Markets) at the 2025 Twimbit Telecom Awards. Taiwan Mobile’s robust telecom infrastructure, including its growing 5G penetration and broadband network, provides an ideal foundation for deploying a high-precision positioning service. The partnership leverages Taiwan Mobile’s carrier-grade network to ensure the delivery of highly reliable, precise positioning throughout Taiwan.
The implications for the Taiwanese market are profound, as centimeter-accurate positioning is a foundational technology for a new wave of automation. In the automotive sector, Skylark will enable safer and more precise operation of ADAS-enabled and autonomous vehicles, facilitating lane-level positioning and advanced navigation. For robotics, the service will empower outdoor robots, such as autonomous lawnmowers and surveying drones, to operate with unprecedented accuracy, even in challenging environments. Furthermore, industries like precision logistics and fleet management stand to benefit significantly, with Skylark offering cost-effective and reliable solutions to optimize last-mile delivery and enhance overall operational efficiency.
This collaboration also resonates with Taiwan’s broader strategic shift towards smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, where high-precision solutions are increasingly critical. As the global demand for satellite navigation chips and precise location-based services continues its robust growth, this partnership positions Taiwan at the forefront of adopting and enabling next-generation autonomous capabilities. The integration of such advanced positioning technology is not just about improved accuracy; it’s about unlocking entirely new possibilities for automation and safety across the island’s burgeoning tech ecosystem.