Google Street View lets users take a virtual hike through the Grand Canyon
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Google Maps used backpack-mounted cameras to capture stunning 360-degree panoramic images of the Grand Canyon
Each Trekker uses 15 cameras connected to an Android device to capture full 360-degree panoramic shots
Each Trekker uses 15 cameras connected to an Android device to capture full 360-degree panoramic shots
Google Maps used backpack-mounted cameras to capture stunning 360-degree panoramic images of the Grand Canyon that can be explored in Street View
A team of five people mounted with Trekkers and accompanied by ten Google engineers walked the trails of the majestic canyon and gathered images over a period of three days
A team of five people mounted with Trekkers and accompanied by ten Google engineers walked the trails of the majestic canyon and gathered images over a period of three days
In total, the team took 9,500 panoramas, which covered 75 miles of paths in and around Grand Canyon National Park
In total, the team took 9,500 panoramas, which covered 75 miles of paths in and around Grand Canyon National Park
Google hopes to capture more environments that are only accessible on foot in a similar fashion in the future, from thick forests to ancient castles
Google hopes to capture more environments that are only accessible on foot in a similar fashion in the future, from thick forests to ancient castles
The beautiful scenery the team saw is now available to view in Street View, letting users explore the same trails from the comfort of their computer desk
The beautiful scenery the team saw is now available to view in Street View, letting users explore the same trails from the comfort of their computer desk
The team also recorded some well-known trails and landmarks in the area, including the Bright Angel Trail, South Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, South Rim Trail, and Meteor Crater
The team also recorded some well-known trails and landmarks in the area, including the Bright Angel Trail, South Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, South Rim Trail, and Meteor Crater
The beautiful scenery the team saw is now available to view in Street View, letting users explore the same trails from the comfort of their computer desk
Article Summary
In recent months, Google Maps has ramped up its cartographical efforts to provide more detailed maps of North Korea and take users to more exotic locations like snow-covered mountains and underwater coral reefs via Street View. Now thanks to the Trekker, Google's own backpack-mounted camera system, users can explore stunning 360-degree panoramic images on a virtual hike through the Grand Canyon.
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