Google India has rolled out indoor Google Maps for 75 indoor locations across 22 cities in India, including malls, museums and other popular venues.
This development means that there are now over 10,000 indoor Google Maps worldwide, ranging from just one in Canada to 75 in India to hundreds in the U.S.A.
Indoor Google Maps make use of an adapted version of the location technology used for Google’s ‘My Location’ feature, used for outdoor navigation. One of the interesting features of the relatively new indoor avatar of Google Maps is that when a user moves between different floors of a building, the program will detect which floor they’re on and update its map display accordingly.
Google India says the roll-out is just the beginning, as it is continuing to solicit floor plans from indoor locations and venues interested in being included in indoor Google Maps.
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Google India Recently Rolled Out Maps for Indoor Navigation
Trend Themes
1. Indoor Navigation - The introduction of indoor Google Maps in India signals a growing trend in indoor navigation technology.
2. Adapted Location Technology - The use of adapted location technology in indoor Google Maps opens up opportunities for innovative applications in various industries.
3. Floor Detection and Updates - The feature of detecting floors and updating the map display accordingly presents disruptive innovation potential for enhancing user experience in indoor navigation.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The adoption of indoor Google Maps in malls and other retail locations can revolutionize the way customers navigate and explore stores, potentially increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction.
2. Hospitality - Hotels, museums, and entertainment venues can leverage indoor Google Maps to provide enhanced guest experiences, ensuring easy navigation within complex indoor spaces and promoting attractions and amenities.
3. Facilities Management - Facilities management companies can utilize indoor Google Maps to optimize space management, streamline operations, and improve maintenance processes in large buildings and facilities.