7 years ago

what3words: A New Way to Find Places Using Three Words

  • what3words, a company founded by musician Chris Sheldrick and Cambridge mathematician Mohan Ganesalingam, has developed a system that divides the world into three-meter boxes, each identified by three words

  • This unique addressing system aims to simplify location communication, particularly in areas with limited or inaccurate addresses

  • The company has raised £40 million and is working with industrial and travel partners to integrate its mapping API

  • The system is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable for various situations, from finding remote locations to navigating urban areas.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "finding locations, especially in rural areas, can be difficult with traditional addresses, especially with voice-based communication."

      Solution

      "a system that divides the world into 3-meter squares, each identified by three unique words, making it easier to communicate locations both verbally and in writing."

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