"As part of Niantic's Visual Positioning System (VPS), we have trained more than 50 million neural networks, with more than 150 trillion parameters, enabling operation in over a million locations. In our vision for a Large Geospatial Model (LGM), each of these local networks would contribute to a global large model, implementing a shared understanding of geographic locations, and comprehending places yet to be fully scanned."
"In simple terms, it [the geospatial model] will help computers perceive and navigate real-world environments. What this means for tech is that AR glasses, robots, and autonomous systems will be better able to walk across the street without struggling to identify the lamppost they're walking towards."
"Pokemon Go players might know the Visual Positioning System through the lens of the game's AR mapping tool. These have been part of field research tasks for a bit, and have the player scan parts of the world for in-game rewards."
"The VPS is a bit of tech that better maps AR content to the real world. This technology not only enhances gaming experiences but also contributes to the development of more advanced AR applications and future autonomous systems."
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