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Street Mapped Skyscrapers

Google Recently Mapped Burj Khalifa in Dubai Using a Backpack Device

— June 26, 2013 — Tech
Google maps Burj Khalifa, the world's largest skyscraper located in Dubai, in this exciting and thrilling video. Making use of Trekker backpacks, the Google Maps team is able to capture the incredible views from the top of the building.

Measuring in at 2,717 feet with 160 accessible floors, the Burj Khalifa is a remarkable skyscraper with an equally remarkable view. Google Maps has become pioneers in capturing some of the most unreachable places on earth using their Trekker backpacks with a camera attached to the top of them. "The Burj Khalifa is special because it is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and we are here to bring to the user this possibility to see this huge, immense, wonderful building inside-out and it is the first time we are in this type of building in an Arabic country indoor and outdoor... I think it will be huge for the user," Google Street View Program Manager, Pascal Malite, says in the video.
Trend Themes
1. Skyscraper Mapping - Companies can develop mapping technologies and devices, like Google's Trekker backpack, to capture and provide immersive views from the top of skyscrapers.
2. Unreachable Location Capture - Technology advancements, such as Google Maps with Trekker backpacks, enable the capture and exploration of inaccessible places on Earth.
3. Immersive User Experience - With technologies like Google Street View, users can virtually explore iconic buildings like Burj Khalifa, enabling a unique and immersive experience.
Industry Implications
1. Mapping Technology - The development of advanced mapping technologies, such as backpack-based devices, presents innovation opportunities for companies in the mapping and navigation industry.
2. Tourism and Travel - The use of immersive mapping technologies can enhance the tourist experience by providing virtual tours of famous landmarks and inaccessible locations.
3. Architectural Design - Architectural firms can leverage immersive mapping technologies to capture and showcase their designs in a more engaging and interactive manner.
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