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Hummingbird Systems provides On demand aerial mapping and data analysis of construction sites and agriculture using drones.

Aquatonomy provides underwater robot autonomy software that includes localization, mapping, and planning.

Aquatonomy provides underwater robot autonomy software that includes localization, mapping, and planning.

Yodel Labs is a developer of a mobile positioning platform focused on delivering highly accurate location services in the mobile device industry. The company specializes in an acoustic location processing system that provides centimeter-level accuracy for indoor positioning. By utilizing low-cost, energy-harvesting ultrasound beacons, Yodel Labs enables mobile application developers to create high-accuracy localization applications. This technology facilitates a seamless connection between the virtual and physical worlds, enhancing user experiences in various applications.

LaneSpotter finds safe bike routes for cyclists and provides real-time information about the roads they ride. Unlike current apps, LaneSpotter leverages its community to create living maps that highlight real-life road conditions. By sharing their knowledge of local streets and businesses, LaneSpotter’s cycling community generates information that cannot be captured with a static map, like road safety ratings, bike infrastructure, alerts for road conditions like potholes, and recommended rides and routes.

LaneSpotter finds safe bike routes for cyclists and provides real-time information about the roads they ride. Unlike current apps, LaneSpotter leverages its community to create living maps that highlight real-life road conditions. By sharing their knowledge of local streets and businesses, LaneSpotter’s cycling community generates information that cannot be captured with a static map, like road safety ratings, bike infrastructure, alerts for road conditions like potholes, and recommended rides and routes.

LaneSpotter finds safe bike routes for cyclists and provides real-time information about the roads they ride. Unlike current apps, LaneSpotter leverages its community to create living maps that highlight real-life road conditions. By sharing their knowledge of local streets and businesses, LaneSpotter’s cycling community generates information that cannot be captured with a static map, like road safety ratings, bike infrastructure, alerts for road conditions like potholes, and recommended rides and routes.

ViaHero, LLC is an online platform that connects travelers with local experts, referred to as Heroes, to create personalized travel experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company allows travelers to share their preferences and specific trip requirements, which Heroes use to develop customized travel guidebooks and maps. These resources are accessible through an app on iOS or Android devices, offering a tailored approach similar to a traditional guidebook, but designed to reflect the unique tastes and interests of the traveler. By leveraging local insights and personalized recommendations, ViaHero aims to enhance independent travel, enabling users to explore destinations through the eyes of a local.

Kaarta, Inc. specializes in 3D model generation software that processes environmental data to create accurate and usable 3D models. The company utilizes a patented technology rooted in advanced robotics to enable real-time mobile 3D reality capture, mapping complex environments efficiently without reliance on external signal infrastructures like GPS or Wi-Fi. Its offerings include a hand-held 3D scanning system, called Contour, which allows users to walk through an environment while generating a 3D map in real-time. Kaarta also provides Stencil 2, a mobile mapping platform designed for rapid scanning. By employing specialized localization algorithms and purpose-built technology, Kaarta enhances the ability to bridge the physical world with its digital twin, serving a variety of applications in architecture, geospatial analysis, and autonomous robotics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company was previously known as Real Earth, Inc. before rebranding in December 2016.

ViaHero, LLC is an online platform that connects travelers with local experts, referred to as Heroes, to create personalized travel experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company allows travelers to share their preferences and specific trip requirements, which Heroes use to develop customized travel guidebooks and maps. These resources are accessible through an app on iOS or Android devices, offering a tailored approach similar to a traditional guidebook, but designed to reflect the unique tastes and interests of the traveler. By leveraging local insights and personalized recommendations, ViaHero aims to enhance independent travel, enabling users to explore destinations through the eyes of a local.