We’re proud to announce that TERN’s Independently-Derived Positioning System (IDPS™) has been selected as a Special Mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, joining an outstanding group of innovators including Uber and Apple.

TIME’s Best Inventions is an independent, editorial recognition curated by TIME’s global network of editors and correspondents. Each year, the publication reviews hundreds of nominations from around the world, evaluating them on originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. The 2025 list features only 300 groundbreaking inventions and 100 special mentions across industries like healthcare, AI, and mobility, each selected purely on editorial merit for its role in shaping how we live, work, and innovate.

This recognition builds on TERN’s growing momentum across defense, climate innovation, and deep tech. We were named a Finalist in the U.S. Army xTechOverwatch competition for autonomous systems, honored by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology’s Climate-KIC program for sustainable mobility solutions, and featured as an Arm Success Story for advancing intelligent navigation on Arm-powered platforms.

IDPS™ represents a breakthrough in navigation: delivering precise, always-available positioning without satellites, signals, or external infrastructure. Powered by AI and existing vehicle sensors, IDPS™ ensures continuous navigation anywhere in the world, even when GPS fails.

Being recognized by TIME underscores more than innovation. It highlights TERN’s accelerating momentum and the global importance of resilient, intelligent navigation for the future of vehicles, fleets, and autonomous systems.

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