TomTom unveils AI-driven lane-level mapping for automated driving
Mapping specialist TomTom has showcased its new Orbis Lane Model Maps, an AI-powered product designed to provide high-fidelity navigation and lane-level geometry for automated vehicles.
The company demonstrated the technology’s capabilities using existing data from across Germany, highlighting the automation and scalability of its "Orbis AI" map factory.
TomTom said the product is intended to serve as a single source of data for both standard navigation and advanced automated driving systems (ADS). The maps deliver intelligence on lane geometry, connectivity, and markings at an urban scale.
By using an AI-driven production process, the firm claims it can produce lane-accurate maps across wide territories more efficiently than traditional methods.
Michael Harrell, senior vice president for product engineering at TomTom, said: “Delivering a safe and exceptional experience for next-generation automated driving requires cost-efficient maps with more features, higher accuracy, and fresh updates across all road types, including urban environments.”
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The company added that while Orbis retains the richness of high-definition (HD) maps, it has been engineered to cover entire road networks at a "fraction of the cost" with continuous updates.
Car manufacturers can integrate the data into their automated driving stacks to improve real-time scene understanding, providing context on road layouts and speed adjustments to complement vehicle sensors.
The Recap
- TomTom showcased Orbis Lane Model Maps with lane-level detail.
- Lane-level geometry already available across Germany for customers.
- TomTom said it is rapidly scaling Orbis to many countries.
