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First high-resolution 3D map covering all of Earth’s 2.75 billion buildings unveiled

Scientists in Germany have, for the first time, created the most comprehensive digital representation ...
GeekWire

After raising cash, 3D map maker for autonomous vehicles Carmera opens Seattle office

Carmera is the latest tech startup to open a Seattle-area office. The Brooklyn, NY-based company recently expanded operations to the Pacific Northwest, where it has five of its 15 total employees ...
ZDNet

Ford backs startup that makes 3D maps for self-driving cars

Ford is expanding its involvement in self-driving car technology by joining a $6.6m funding round for 3D map-maker Civil Maps. The seed round was led by Motus Ventures, which was joined by Ford, ...
Business Wire

RoadDB Crowdsourced 3D Maps, Localization Software Meet Automaker Requirements for Automated Driving

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RoadDB’s crowdsourced 3D maps and its localization software for automated driving in consumer vehicles have passed field trials with BMW, GM, Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
CNET

Google Maps and Google Earth add 3D London landmarks for royal wedding

Google has added a wealth of 3D imagery to Google Maps of London -- and it's even done the trees! Richard Trenholm Former Movie and TV Senior Editor Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, ...