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May 10, 2007
Having Fun with Google Earth and SpaceNavigator
This is the geekiest way of using a SpaceNavigator I've seen yet (not recommended for safe driving!):
The more technically oriented folks here will be impressed by the fact the guys in the video have developed a way to project photos taken on the fly and map them into Google Earth in real-time. But, most of us will just think this is incredibly geeky. Read more about the SpaceNavigator (now available with GE 4.1 for the Mac), and about the company behind the video - Pict-Earth - David Ralliant (who also did the geeky remote controlled plane video) did this video.
Posted by FrankTaylor at May 10, 2007 07:30 AM
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Posted by: meme-atocyst at May 10, 2007 10:04 AM
Frank,
When are we going to see google maps/earth in car navigation? Most Sat Nav devices use poor maps etc at the moment. A device using Google Maps would be a massive hit. Also being able to search directions on the web and send them to a sat nav device (like BMW Germany) would be awesome.
Posted by: Bigbewo at May 10, 2007 07:07 PM
Bigbewo,
This has already been done through a partnership between Google and VW. I think they demo'd the prototypes about a year ago. Some details and snapshots can be found here (or on any number of car blogs):
http://www.automotoportal.com/article/Volkswagen_and_Google_develop_revolutionary_navigation_system
Posted by: John E Bailey at May 11, 2007 02:19 PM
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