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Lidar is a version of radar that uses laser light rather than radio waves to measure distance and although it may seem like a new technology, it's been around since the 60s. It's come to greater prominence recently as it's been used as one of the sensing technologies both for 3D mapping and driverless vehicles. Jamie and Todd find out
Google Maps announced the other day they will be extending their mapping service indoors. No, the Google street view cars are not going to be driving into your house, but they will be bringing their services into Malls and Airports, so you can get door-to-true end mapping. According to the Google Blog, the new leg of this mapping service will
There are a lot of mapping sites out there. Mapquest was probably the king, but I think it's safe to assume Google has taken over the mantel. Is that a good thing? I thought so, since I, like many others, am living in the Google-verse these days. And, consolidating my mapping needs into that simplifies my life a little bit