Google Maps has some pretty stiff competition as of late with apps like HERE, but in light of that, the development team has truly gone the extra mile and been forward-thinking in its innovations as of late in order to define the next generation of navigation technology. In a blog post today, the company dedicated to bringing over 100 AI-powered improvements to Google Maps to help users get the most accurate, up-to-date information about the world, exactly when needed. Let’s take a look at a few of these incredible new features that are sure to pave the path to the future.
Indoor navigation with Live View
Live View is relatively new to Maps and was added in for outdoor navigation only this past year. It allows you to point your phone camera around at the real world and get an augmented reality overlay of digital elements that help direct you toward your destination. Now, that same technology is being added to indoor maps so that you can more easily navigate things like airports, train stations, and malls. It uses a technology called global localization, which scans tens of billions of Street View images with AI in order to understand your physical orientation. New altitude and object placement advancements allow Maps to bring this same tech to life inside of buildings – just mind-blowing!
