If you're still playing Pokémon Go, you're helping train data-gobbling GPS AI for Niantic Spatial

Pokémon Go is helping train Niantic Spatial's GPS AI, which helps delivery robots.
Circuit Digest

Intelligent 3D Reconstruction Using Advanced Point Cloud Algorithms

A YouTube channel named 9nl has developed an open-source project on GitHub that is gaining attention for its approach to 3D reconstruction using point cloud data. The system combines both hardware and ...

Delivery Robots Hit Streets Backed by Niantic’s Pokémon GO-Era Mapping

Coco Robotics says its Coco 2 delivery robot can reach 13 mph on streets and bike lanes, using Niantic Spatial mapping to improve navigation in dense cities.
MIT Technology Review

How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world

Niantic's AI spinout is training a new world model using 30 billion images of urban landmarks crowdsourced from players.
Smith College

Spatial Analysis Lab

The Spatial Analysis Lab (the SAL) is a mapping lab dedicated to thoughtful and creative spatial data collection, analysis, and visualization. We strive to promote spatial literacy and spatial justice ...