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Inside Niantic Spatial’s audacious plan to scan the world

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Why This Matters

Niantic Spatial's initiative to create comprehensive 3D maps of the world marks a significant advancement in enabling robots and AI systems to navigate complex environments effectively. This development could accelerate the deployment of autonomous robots across various industries, transforming how we live and work. For consumers, it promises smarter, more efficient robotic services in everyday life.

Key Takeaways

The company behind ‘Pokémon Go’ is now creating an AI- and robot-ready 3D model of everything around us. The robots are coming—and they’ll need a good map to get around, whether they’re delivering our packages, driving us around, or doing any of the myriad of other tasks robotic helpers may perform for us in the future.