How Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world

Niantic's AI spinout, Niantic Spatial, is utilizing the vast data collected from Pokémon Go players to develop a world model for precise location pinpointing. This technology aims to enhance robot navigation in areas where GPS signals are unreliable. Partnering with Coco Robotics, Niantic Spatial's model will assist delivery robots in accurate positioning for efficient last-mile deliveries. By leveraging visual positioning systems, Niantic Spatial is at the forefront of creating detailed digital replicas of the world to aid robots in spatial understanding and interaction with their environments.