Scientists are developing a groundbreaking alternative to GPS, utilizing cell tower and satellite signals to provide a crucial backup navigation system for aircraft, enhancing safety in situations where standard GPS is compromised.
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Boeing is reportedly exploring the sale of its navigation unit, Jeppesen, to address its hefty $58 billion debt. The move follows CEO Kelly Ortberg’s review of assets to streamline the company’s focus on core commercial aircraft production. While Boeing seeks to address its financial challenges, it also plans to compensate furloughed employees and implement further job cuts.
Google Maps and Waze, both owned by Google, are getting significant updates to improve navigation for drivers. Google Maps will provide better building entry and parking guidance, while Waze introduces new incident reporting capabilities and event-specific information. Both apps also introduce new safety features.
A new study by heycar suggests that despite advancements in car technology, many UK drivers still trust their own abilities over automated systems, particularly when it comes to parking and navigation. The survey found that 57% of drivers believe they are better at parking than their car’s autonomous system, and 37% feel they have a better sense of direction than their sat nav.
Google researchers have developed a new robotic navigation system that combines natural language processing and computer vision. This allows robots to understand and respond to both verbal and visual instructions, enabling them to navigate complex environments with greater accuracy. The system leverages the power of Gemini 1.5 Pro AI, demonstrating impressive results in real-world scenarios.
An unexpected discovery of a 3,300-year-old ship off the coast of Israel suggests that ancient mariners possessed sophisticated navigation skills, capable of sailing far from land without sight of the coastline. The ship’s remarkable preservation, found at a great depth, offers valuable insights into maritime history and the advanced capabilities of ancient seafarers.