Apple Maps on-the-ground data collection expands to Spain and Andorra

Earlier this week, Apple has reorganized its online page where it details upcoming data collection operations for Apple Maps. This takes the form of cars equipped with LIDAR and photographic cameras being driven around cities, and ‘pedestrian’ surveys where Maps employees walk around wearing backpacks fitted with similar sensors.

The data is ultimately fed back into Apple Maps to improve accuracy. To date, Apple has announced data collection operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. The page now reports that ground surveys will begin in Spain from March, and Andorra in April.

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