Google Maps has long been a powerful assistant for smartphone users thanks to its intuitive interface, free of charge, and support for a variety of means of transportation.
The integration with car screens and sharp 3D images make this application superior to many dedicated GPS devices.
New Features on Google Maps
However, besides a series of advantages, Google Maps still has a limitation that makes many users upset, such as sometimes leading to small, narrow roads that are difficult to navigate, especially in unfamiliar areas, causing waste of time and potential safety risks.
To overcome this drawback, Google is developing the “Narrow Road Avoidance Feature”. Using artificial intelligence (AI), this feature will automatically prioritize wider routes when users search for directions.
How does this AI on Google Maps work?
According to Google, the new AI model developed specifically for this routing feature uses a combination of data sources to accurately estimate road width.
Google is developing a feature to avoid narrow roads on Google Maps
Satellite imagery provides an overview of the terrain, while data from Street View acts as a “real-world eye” at ground level, providing a more detailed look at the characteristics of each route.
The model goes beyond image analysis to assess road type, a key factor in determining suitability for four-wheel drive.
In addition, parameters such as distance between buildings, tree density, electric pole location and drainage system are also processed to create a more accurate digital map of traffic space.
Once it completes its road width estimation, Google Maps will adjust its current routing algorithms to prioritize wider, safer routes for cars.
When the user selects 4-wheel drive mode, the application will automatically avoid narrow roads, helping to reduce the risk of being led into difficult to maneuver or congested areas.
This smart routing feature started rolling out this week to Android users in select cities in India and has received a lot of positive feedback.
Google said it plans to expand this feature to more cities as well as to the iOS platform in the near future.
Additionally, Google will also provide this feature via the Google Maps Platform Routes API, allowing developers to integrate advanced routing capabilities into their applications and services, opening up opportunities to apply AI to solve real-world traffic problems.
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