Rural Roads: Underserved
Rural populations are chronically underserved when it comes to the advancement of technology. Many advanced vehicles rely on HD maps of the roads and, perhaps due to expenses or time, those maps are not as likely to cover rural areas. If they do, updates may come rarely, if ever.
A Digital Twin for Roads
What is a Digital Twin? Digital twins, a term coined in 2002 by Dr. Michael Grieves, are dynamic virtual reality representations of real things. Unlike a simulation, which is a separate entity, digital twins are much more closely related to what they were made to represent in the real world. They...
Reflecting the Real World
Tesla has begun to map potholes with their vehicles. Photo from Pexels. Reflecting the Real World: Potholes HD maps reflect the real world in data form, including lane lines that control traffic flow by signaling to drivers what actions are legal and where. Passing, no passing, turning; lane lines instantly communicate a...
Update HD maps in real-time
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are growing in popularity and practicality, and innovative creators are seeking to find digital solutions to analog problems. Road markings, signs, and traffic lights were made for human drivers. These markers need to be optimized for AV use, which is often accomplished with cameras and sensors. In...
