Intel partnered with GoodMaps to advance accessible indoor navigation using AI, computer, and sensing technologies. Together, we’re making complex indoor spaces easier to navigate for everyone, especially people who are blind or have low vision.
At a Glance #
- Partnership launched in December 2021 under the Intel RISE Technology Initiative.
- Early pilot at Portland State University’s Smith Student Union.
- The partnership’s accessibility work also features in Intel’s broader storytelling around inclusive wayfinding at Paris 2024.
- Flagship international deployment at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Headquarters in Bonn.
How Intel powers GoodMaps #
Through Intel RISE, the collaboration has accelerated work in camera- and LiDAR-based mapping, faster map creation, and real-time positioning inside complex buildings. Today, that technology stack supports deployments across universities, transport hubs, civic buildings, and international sport and accessibility settings. [abilitynet.org]
Impact for venues and visitors #
With Intel, GoodMaps helps venues offer a more independent, equitable experience for blind and low-vision visitors. Visitors can receive turn-by-turn guidance and detailed points-of-interest information on their own devices, while venues gain a digital wayfinding layer that supports accessibility goals and regulatory requirements. The partnership is recognized across accessibility media, Intel channels, and international organizations as a strong model for inclusive indoor navigation. [accessibility.org]
In the news #
Videos
- Intel and GoodMaps Build Safe Indoor Navigation Tool (Portland State University)
- GoodMaps helps people navigate indoors (PSU)
- Intel Vision 2024 – Neil Barnfather with Christoph Schell
- Intel Vision EMEA 2024 – Neil Barnfather with Dermot Harden
Articles
- ‘Intel, GoodMaps Collaborate On Mapping Software Project To Make Indoor Navigation More Accessible’ – Forbes
- ‘Intel and GoodMaps collaborate to make indoor mapping technology accessible’ – AbilityNet + Disability Insider + Partners for Sight
- ‘Intel and GoodMaps improve indoor navigation for blind and low vision users’ – Centre for Accessibility
- ‘The International Paralympic Committee Emphasizes Accessibility’ – TrendHunter