Jaguar Land Rover and British startup what3words are launching a navigation solution that will take you anywhere, including remote locations, without a connection. The system is a world first.
The location technology of what3words, a mapping specialist, consists of dividing the entire world into a grid of squares measuring 3 meters by 3 meters and assigning to each of them a unique combination of three words which then becomes their "address." Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover will be the first to offer its customers this very special technology. The system does not require any connection, internet or satellite, to operate.
Jaguar Land Rover drivers with the advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system can download the system free of charge via a remote update (software over the air or SOTA), in 24 languages. From that point on, drivers can enter what3words addresses directly into the system's navigation bar, or simply by voice, thus bypassing traditional satellite navigation systems. Integration of the system was carried out by HERE Technologies, Jaguar Land Rover's historical navigation partner. The driver will be able to use the usual navigation aids such as turn-by-turn guidance.
It's a solution that offers several advantages. Besides the fact that it works perfectly offline, it is also much easier to share your coordinates with someone by communicating this combination of three words than your GPS coordinates.
