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Metaverse-Ready GIS Platforms

METAGEO's 3D Map Tool Aims to Bridge Real-Life with the Metaverse

— December 18, 2021 — Tech
San Francisco-based METAGEO has announced the launch of its eponymously named GIS platform that was designed to enable organizations to host, analyze, and share 3D map datasets between any internet-capable device. The platform takes location-based data from the physical world and streams it to Internet-based devices or metaverse platforms.

According to the company, the new technology addresses a common GIS problem: most GIS platforms are costly and complex to use. In addition, most utilize files that are too large for viewing on mobile devices or rendering in VR environments. In contrast, MATEGO is an affordable, user-friendly platform that can download data from multiple sources. These include mobile devices, satellites, drones, IoT sensors, 3D models, and topographic maps.

The company intends for its innovative platform to be used in a range of industries such as architecture, academia, construction, engineering, environmental monitoring, public safety, and more.

Image Credit: METAGEO
Trend Themes
1. Affordable 3D Mapping - The development of user-friendly and cost-effective 3D mapping solutions for multiple industries.
2. Streamlining GIS Platforms - The creation of streamlined GIS platforms to address common GIS problems while making data accessible on multiple devices.
3. Location-based Data for Metaverse Platforms - The incorporation of location-based data to bridge the real-life world with metaverse platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The use of 3D mapping in architecture to create virtual models for planning and design purposes.
2. Environmental Monitoring - The integration of location-based data for environmental monitoring in various industries such as agriculture and forestry management.
3. Public Safety - The use of 3D mapping in public safety for emergency planning and responding to natural disasters or other incidents.
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