Mr. Evan Gappelberg reports
NEXTECH3D.AI'S AI SPATIAL COMPUTING PLATFORM 'ARWAY' LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST HYBRID NAVIGATION: INTERACTIVE MAPS FOR WEB, MOBILE & KIOSKS
Nextech3D.AI Corp.'s spatial computing spinout, Arway Corp., has launched interactive map navigation. This new feature enables seamless, point-to-point wayfinding across Web, mobile and touchscreen kiosks, combining traditional 2-D navigation with cutting-edge AR (augmented reality) guidance in a unified platform. The company believes significant revenue opportunity exists from existing and new customers for the industry's first hybrid navigation.
With the demand for intuitive digital wayfinding growing across venues such as airports, shopping centers, campuses and large-scale events, ARway's interactive maps aim to bridge a key industry gap -- offering a single SDK that supports both familiar map-based navigation and immersive augmented reality (AR) routes.
What interactive maps deliver:
- Searchable 2-D maps -- users can easily search or tap to find points of interest, amenities and booths;
- Real-time point-to-point routing -- smart path updates follow user movement, delivering a blue-dot experience across large, complex spaces;
- Omnichannel compatibility -- one configuration supports iOS, Android, browsers (WebGL) and kiosk screens;
- Dual-mode flexibility -- operators can toggle between 2-D maps and Arway's camera-based AR guidance -- both operating from the same map setup;
- Monetization and analytics -- for commercial venues and event organizers, the solution enables new sponsorship opportunities, premium map placements and visitor analytics.
Industry impact
Historically, digital navigation providers have focused either on static 2-D maps or fully immersive AR experiences -- rarely both. ARway's interactive maps represent a converged solution that aligns with the growing industry demand for flexible, scalable and monetizable wayfinding systems.
"With interactive maps, we've blended MapD's proven mapping engine with Arway's advanced spatial computing to offer venues a choice: traditional map or augmented reality -- no need to pick just one," said Evan Gappelberg, chief executive officer of Nextech3D.AI. "This hybrid navigation approach is about simplifying deployment and accelerating ROI for our partners across industries."
Availability
Interactive maps is now available:
- All Arway developer plan users;
- MapD customers with active trade show and venue mapping licences.
The SDK includes full API (application programming interface) documentation and sample projects for rapid implementation.
About Arway Corp.
Arway is a no-code spatial computing platform that combines AI-powered visual positioning with robust map and content management. Enterprises use Arway to deploy AR navigation, training and marketing experiences with centimetre-level precision.
About Nextech3D.AI Corp.
Nextech3D.AI is an AI-first technology company that produces photorealistic 3-D models and immersive spatial experiences for e-commerce, retail and event applications. The company leverages proprietary AI to scale production of 3-D assets for some of the world's largest retailers including Amazon, and digital e-commerce platforms Shopify, BigCommerce and WooCommerce.
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