GarminGarmin Ltd. is a multinational technology company with headquarters in Olathe, Kansas and was founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao . The company has been registered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland since 2010. Garmin is a manufacturer of GPS navigation devices and other wearable technology for outdoor activities. Innovative GPS technology, which incorporates the latest safety features, is being applied across a variety of markets, including aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation, tracking, and mobile apps.