It is no secret that HERE has been focusing on HD maps for autonomous cars but what about drones and advanced robotics? In an interesting comment on the sidelines of the*International Motor Show (IAA), HERE’s CEO*Edzard Overbeek*told Reuters that the mapping company aims to expand its business and offer navigation solutions for drones and advanced robotics.“We are expanding our strategy not just in autonomous driving but also in autonomous things,”*Edzard Overbeek to*Reuters[h=3]HERE Maps for Drones and Robots[/h]If you have been following HERE for a while, you might remember their April’s Fools from last year where they showcased an*automated vacuum cleaner powered by HERE maps (Read: HERE Roomer brings location intelligence into your home). It seems that last years’ April’s Fool joke is being transformed into reality already this year.
Indoor mapping and Simultaneous*Locationalization and Mapping (SLAM) are two areas where it is easy to imagine HERE playing an active role. It’s not clear yet how and what HERE plans to offer when it comes to drones. Any ideas?The post HERE maps for drones and advanced robotics? appeared first on Geoawesomeness.
Indoor mapping and Simultaneous*Locationalization and Mapping (SLAM) are two areas where it is easy to imagine HERE playing an active role. It’s not clear yet how and what HERE plans to offer when it comes to drones. Any ideas?The post HERE maps for drones and advanced robotics? appeared first on Geoawesomeness.