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| Facebook acquires Swedish surveying and mapping company |
Facebook acquired Mapillary, a Swedish map company, to improve the functionality of maps required for some of its products.
Mabelari was founded in 2013 in Malmö. Street-level imagery platform created with user-uploaded images. Computer vision programs determine the content of images, for example b. Traffic lights and traffic lights, enable mappers to integrate this data into your map.
It is believed that street map data can ultimately help Facebook improve the maps it provides through its platform by making it more accurate. this is; This acquisition was announced yesterday on the Swedish company's blog, and there is no information available on the transaction details.
Facebook is believed to be pursuing an advantage on Google and Apple through acquisitions (Mapelari) that have invested heavily in the map market over the past decade.
Facebook relies on cards to run products like the Facebook Marketplace that allows people to buy and sell things in their area. Facebook combines machine learning, satellite imagery, and partnerships with the map community to improve its maps.