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Make it Home Safe is a mobile application that enhances safety and security during traffic stops for both police officers and motorists. Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the app aims to reduce tensions that can arise during these encounters by facilitating real-time identity verification for users. This service is designed to foster a safer interaction between law enforcement and the public, ultimately promoting trust and understanding in potentially stressful situations on the road.

PathVu specializes in enhancing walkability along sidewalks, focusing on creating accessible pedestrian pathways for individuals of all abilities. The company develops tools that assist in measuring pathways and include mobile applications designed to gather high-quality data efficiently. These tools enable users to document sidewalk defects through their smartphones, capturing locations and images to identify accessible routes. By promoting improved walkability, PathVu aims to contribute to healthier communities by reducing pollution and increasing property values, ultimately fostering safer and more independent travel for all.

RoadBotics empowers governments and communities to make objective, data-driven decisions about their public infrastructure assets. We automate image mapping and road assessments, generating interactive maps, unbiased ratings, and practical tools to save time and taxpayer dollars for hundreds of communities across the country and around the world.

Yodel Labs' mission is to provide the most accurate location services in the mobile device industry.

RoadBotics empowers governments and communities to make objective, data-driven decisions about their public infrastructure assets. We automate image mapping and road assessments, generating interactive maps, unbiased ratings, and practical tools to save time and taxpayer dollars for hundreds of communities across the country and around the world.

LaneSpotter finds safe bike routes for cyclists and provides real-time information about the roads they ride. Unlike current apps, LaneSpotter leverages its community to create living maps that highlight real-life road conditions. By sharing their knowledge of local streets and businesses, LaneSpotter’s cycling community generates information that cannot be captured with a static map, like road safety ratings, bike infrastructure, alerts for road conditions like potholes, and recommended rides and routes.

RoadBotics empowers governments and communities to make objective, data-driven decisions about their public infrastructure assets. We automate image mapping and road assessments, generating interactive maps, unbiased ratings, and practical tools to save time and taxpayer dollars for hundreds of communities across the country and around the world.

LaneSpotter finds safe bike routes for cyclists and provides real-time information about the roads they ride. Unlike current apps, LaneSpotter leverages its community to create living maps that highlight real-life road conditions. By sharing their knowledge of local streets and businesses, LaneSpotter’s cycling community generates information that cannot be captured with a static map, like road safety ratings, bike infrastructure, alerts for road conditions like potholes, and recommended rides and routes.

LaneSpotter finds safe bike routes for cyclists and provides real-time information about the roads they ride. Unlike current apps, LaneSpotter leverages its community to create living maps that highlight real-life road conditions. By sharing their knowledge of local streets and businesses, LaneSpotter’s cycling community generates information that cannot be captured with a static map, like road safety ratings, bike infrastructure, alerts for road conditions like potholes, and recommended rides and routes.

Kaarta, Inc. specializes in advanced 3D reality capture technology, enabling the creation of accurate 3D models from real-world data without relying on external signals like GPS or Wi-Fi. The company offers a range of products, including software for processing point cloud data and generating 3D models, as well as portable scanning systems such as Contour and Stencil 2, which facilitate real-time mapping of complex environments. Kaarta's innovative technology, grounded in robotics and advanced algorithms, allows users from various fields—such as architecture, engineering, construction, and mobile robotics—to obtain precise spatial information efficiently. By converting physical spaces into digital representations, Kaarta enhances understanding and collaboration among stakeholders, ultimately streamlining workflows and reducing costs. Founded in 2015 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kaarta was previously known as Real Earth, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.