HERE Mulls Use of Big Data for Map Quality Improvement

Posted By: Hamid Moarefon: Tuesday, December 8, 2015In: Parts

Just recently, the group of automakers consisting BMW, Audi and Daimler—that owns digital map maker HERE—announced its plan to explore the use of huge data to enhance the quality of its maps.

Currently, the digital map maker uses data from over 80,000 sources for its maps, including static data captured by its 3D mapping cars and dynamic data.

The three giant automakers reportedly said in a statement that in order to further it plans to deliver real-time maps, HERE would be exploring the possibility of integrating anonymized data from BMW, Audi and Daimler vehicles, with a view to entering similar discussions with more industry participants in the coming months.

The automakers also stressed that by utilizing data from a number of sources, HERE would be able to speed up the development of the next-generation map required for automated driving.

Hamid Moaref

Hamid Moaref has always been fascinated by cars and the automotive industry. His family has a longstanding association with the industry and has been in the tire business for the past 35 years. Raised in Dubai, Hamid attended Capilano University in Vancouver where he graduated with a BBA in marketing before attending an intensive course in magazine publishing in 2005. He has been the publisher and chief editor of Tires & Parts magazine for the past ten years.