Use this function on Google Maps to avoid climbing stairs

Google This means that activated wheelchair accessible routes are routes designed to avoid stairs and prioritize elevator use.

These types of routes are very convenient in situations where many suitcases are being carried, people don’t want to carry them up or down steps, or want to walk on a ramp or use an elevator instead of stairs. In addition to the very obvious utility of ensuring wheelchair access, these routes also provide an overall more accessible option compared to the standard option.

Google Maps, by default, prioritizes shorter pedestrian paths. However, by enabling this system, people will find longer routes without stairs. Now that this feature is available to users, it can be activated by pressing and selecting the menu button when starting a walking route. “Wheelchair Accessible” In the Options section.

Lens

The lens on the map (previously called Search by live view) using AI and augmented reality to help users quickly familiarize themselves with a new environment.

Tap the lens icon in the search bar and pick up your phone to find information about nearby ATMs, transit stations, restaurants, cafes and shops. “In a major expansion of this feature, starting this week, Lens in Maps is coming to more than 50 new cities around the world. Austin, Las Vegas, Rome, Taipei, Bye Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Santiago, Mexico City, Monterey And lime” said the company.

Visual searches

This feature provides a more intuitive and visual way to search for activities and experiences. When people search for “street art,” “late art,” or “best beaches,” they get a list of photo results based on an analysis of billions of images shared by the artificial intelligence, machine learning, mapping community. and advanced photo recognition models.

This new way of searching on the map is starting to be implemented France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom And America This week, it will expand to more countries over time.

Thematic results

The company is improving the way search results are organized. Therefore, results will now be grouped by theme to help you have a better experience while exploring places to eat and other activities.

For example, if a person travel in tokyo, You can search for “things to do” and suggestions for themed sites like “anime,” “cherry blossoms” or “art exhibitions” will pop up. Activity and food-themed results will launch globally on Android and iOS in the coming weeks.

High-speed display for routes

Maps has reshaped the way people navigate and explore. With advances in AI, they introduced a new way of understanding a route before departure. A deeper look It uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to combine billions of aerial and street view images to create the world’s richest digital model.

With this technology you can see all the necessary information about the route. When users get directions, they’ll see a multidimensional experience that allows them to preview bike lanes, sidewalks, intersections, and parking spots throughout their trip.

With the weather slider, you’ll see information about air quality and how the trail will look as the weather changes throughout the day, so you can prepare with a jacket or sunscreen. Besides, the AI And historical driving trends simulate how many cars are likely to be on the road at any given time, as a lane on a quiet afternoon can look very different during rush hour.