The development of 3D maps necessary for autonomous driving of cars will expand the scope to general roads, and it is expected that it will lead to the spread of autonomous driving.
Venture company "Dynamic Map Platform" is developing 3D maps to be used for automatic driving of cars and driving support systems while receiving investment from public-private funds and automobile manufacturers.
A recital was held in Tokyo on the 7th, and it was revealed that the map data of expressways and motorways nationwide has been prepared so far, and the policy of embarking on the creation of map data of general roads.
By 2024, we aim to complete the maintenance of major trunk roads, including all national roads.
The data so far have already been adopted in Honda's passenger car "Legend" equipped with an advanced automatic driving function called "Level 3", and it is expected that it will lead to the spread of automatic driving. ..
Hiroyuki Inabata, president of Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd., said, "Three-dimensional maps will help you understand what kind of curve you have next and what kind of lane you have. You can drive your car safely, securely and comfortably." It was.