Carmera, Toyota Research Institute Zoom Ahead on AV Mapping Project
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The two companies will collaborate on a proof-of-concept project to develop “camera-based automation of HD maps” for urban and surface roads —a more challenging environment to map than highways, Carmera and TRI said in a press release. Although the platform is in its infancy, AMP seeks to accelerate the scalability of self-driving cars by generating automated HD maps, which could help AVs navigate, from the combined data gathered from participating companies. Carmera, which was founded in 2015, has already gathered and processed videos documenting millions of miles of driving from partner sources to build its mapping platform, Gupta notes. In addition to initiating several mobility partnerships with auto and tech companies, it raised a $20 million Series B funding round over the summer that was led by GV (formerly Google Ventures ). Toyota Research Institute, which works in collaboration with nearby universities, has locations in Ann Arbor, MI; Cambridge, MA; and Palo Alto, CA.
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