Category: Maps

Navigating the World with Words: How Large Language Models Power Autonomous Systems

HD maps are a critical component of autonomous vehicle technology, providing information on the physical environment in which the vehicle operates. The semantic layer of an HD map is a critical component of this information, representing the meaning and context of the physical environment. One of the most effective ways to encode this information is…
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How to stitch multiple cameras together on a moving vehicle

Image stitching is the process of combining multiple images together to create a seamless panorama or a large-scale image. This technique is commonly used in photography, virtual reality, and mapping applications. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into the concepts of image stitching, including sensor and vehicle frame of reference, origin point,…
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Navigating the Road to Success: How Abstracting Maps for Self-Driving Cars Ensures Safe and Efficient Operation

Self-driving cars rely heavily on maps to navigate and make decisions while on the road. These maps must be accurate, detailed, and up-to-date in order for the car to operate safely and efficiently. However, as self-driving cars become more prevalent, it has become clear that the way maps are created and used needs to change.…
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The Purpose of the Map

There’s a scene from The Office (American) where Michael so literally follows the instructions from his GPS that he drives into the lake while screaming ‘THE MACHINE KNOWS’. While it might seem like this was written for TV, it actually happened to a woman in Tobermory, ON and it’s easy to find other unbelievable driving…
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