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Mitsubishi Electric Launches Mobile Mapping System for Overseas Market
Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that the company
will launch a new model of its Mitsubishi (News - Alert) Mobile Mapping System, the
MMS-G220, a highly accurate measuring system using car-mounted GPS
antennas, laser scanners and cameras. The system gathers 3D positioning
data of road surfaces and roadside features to an absolute accuracy of
10 centimeters, allowing the creation of comprehensive 3D maps to the
level of accuracy needed to support autonomous driving. The new model
will initially be offered in overseas markets from October. Offering an
integrated, easily mountable, and detachable solution, thus enabling
compatibility with numerous car types, the new model is expected to be
deployable in a wide range of applications, such as autonomous driving
systems and the precise surveying of infrastructure. The company intends
to deelop business overseas and also expects to release this system in
Japan by the year 2017.
The detachable roof-mounted main unit is smaller and lighter than
existing models while maintaining the same level of accuracy, allowing
broader usage and mounting on a variety of car types. Its improved
portability will also facilitate periodic maintenance and inspection.
The previous model required various equipment to be set up inside the
vehicle. Integrating this equipment results in a reduction in power
consumption, increased operability and more efficient collection of
data. Improvement in operability and easier data portability are
achieved through combination of monitors and keyboards with a high
performance laptop and the utilization of high-speed USB connectivity.
Additional software reduces the number of on-roof equipment, while
retaining similar capabilities to those of the current model but with
lower power consumption, making it possible to power the system from the
in-car cigarette lighter socket. The integration of in-vehicle equipment
enables simplified wiring, leading to easier installation and more
convenient operation.
One market where the company expects to introduce the new system is
Korea, where autonomous driving projects are currently under
development, resulting in increased demand for MMS technology that
creates high precision 3D maps needed to support autonomous driving.
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