PNI magneto-inductive position sensors. Right on target, every time.

PNI sensors harness the existing power of the Earth's magnetic field to tell you whether you're up or down, on a tilt, or facing east. They're reliable and pinpoint-accurate across a screen or down a ravine; underwater; in space; in a moving vehicle; and at extreme temperatures — all while using up to 10 times less power than other sensor technologies.

Unlike ordinary sensors, which require expensive, time-consuming algorithm development, analog expertise, and integration work, PNI sensors come ready to integrate — with advanced extrapolative tilt calibration for reliability in any environment or application. And every PNI sensor is backed by our knowledge and expertise as the leader in low-power, high-resolution sensor technology.

PNI offers a wide range of position sensors and modules:

  • SmartSens sensor components for small-size, custom integration;
  • CompassPoint 2-axis modules for ultra-low-power applications;
  • TCM compensated heading and orientation modules for reliable 360° accuracy;
  • SpacePoint chip sets and algorithms for gesture-based 3D controller modules.

Many leading manufacturers use PNI's proprietary magneto-inductive technology in their marquee products across a wide spectrum of applications, including compassing, surveying equipment, sonar, oceanography equipment, motor vehicles, and robotics.

We help ROVs stay on track.

We help ROVs stay on track.


PNI sensor modules allow autonomous and remote-operated vehicles to navigate accurately underground, indoors, and anywhere GPS is compromised or unavailable.