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Centimeter-Resolution GPS For Smartphones, VR, Drones

Posted by timothy on from the don't-fall-off-the-edge dept.

agent elevator writes: UT Austin engineers have come up with a software fix that corrects for the errors GPS has when using the tiny antennas on smartphones. They demoed it using a VR setup and got 2-cm accuracy. For now it runs on a separate processor from the smartphone, but they say they'll fix that. The demo appears to have been done on a rooftop. VR. Outside. On a roof. Doesn't seem like a good idea, does it?

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  1. good test case. by Kaenneth · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, as long as you don't get closer than 2 centimeters from the edge.

    That would be a good test for a GPS product; have someone navigate a dangerous area blindfolded using it's directions.

    1. Re:good test case. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      (Steps over the edge)

      "Please make the next available safe U-turn."