Not a new thing, we saw several examples of this in retail in the 90s. Put it in our retail experiments. Even Google was experimenting with the idea then. Though it did not evolve. Some saw it as a means of delivering useful VR. Will it now become more common? See my 'indoor navigation' tag for much more.
Will Google Maps bring a new dimension to the in-store experience? by Tom Ryan in Retailwire
Google Maps’ Live View function has long helped tourists and locals navigate metropolitan streets and explore restaurants and other sites in view of the company’s roving cameras. Now, with an artificial intelligence (AI) boost, Google is bringing the technology indoors.
Google is on track to bring over 100 AI-powered improvements to Google Maps to provide “the most accurate, up-to-date information about the world, exactly when you need it,” according to a company blog.
Live View, based on scans of tens of billions of Street View images, is known for providing individuals walking city streets with insights into nearby restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, hotels and pharmacies. For restaurants, insights include ratings, prices and whether they accept reservations and are “open now.” ... '
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