One of the hardest tasks in navigation and wayfinding is calculating safe routes for vampires. The Damned have a number of unique routing requirements that demand more than just Google Maps in dark mode—chief among them, the need to avoid direct sunlight.
The Department of Computer Science at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences has developed a unique "vampire mode" that allows the undead in Zurich to navigate the city while staying out of the sun. Simply select "vampire mode" and enter two locations, and Routing OSRM Switzerland will suggest routes that prioritize shaded areas.
This new vampire mode may also prove useful for other city dwellers looking to avoid the intense daylight heat during the summer months, helping them navigate Zurich using footpaths that stay in the shade. The concept of providing sun-avoiding walking directions could also be of interest to shadow mapping platforms such as Shade Map and Shadow Map. Their detailed, time-based global shadow data could be ideal for generating personalized walking routes based on the date, time, and position of the sun.
The Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences's 'vampire mode' is made possible by (OSRM). This is a high-performance routing engine designed to calculate fast and flexible routes using OpenStreetMap data. The Open Source Routing Machine is highly customizable, which means it is perfect for tailoring routing behaviour based on different requirements (eg based on wheelchair accessibility or via green spaces).
The Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences' "vampire mode" is powered by the Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) - a high-performance routing engine designed to calculate fast and flexible routes using OpenStreetMap data. OSRM is highly customizable, making it ideal for tailoring routing behavior to suit specific needs, such as wheelchair accessibility, routes through green spaces, or (as in vampire mode) avoiding direct sunlight.
Via: weeklyOSM and the Swiss OpenStreetMap Association
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