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jamesgasek on July 7, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why are there no startups in the real estate const...

I'm working with a startup in Bethlehem, PA to create a crane-operator assistance device using extremely accurate GPS and computer vision to guide operators when lifting structural beams. If anyone is interested please feel free to reach out!

https://structuralsteeltech.com

zacharyaustin11 on July 7, 2023 [–]

how accurate?

gtfoutttt on July 7, 2023 | [–]

Assuming GP is talking RTK GNSS[0] it can be down to cm accurate with good techniques.

GNSS can technically get down to mm accuracy but that typically requires static sites with lots of data.

[0] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-time_kinematic_position...

jamesgasek on July 7, 2023 | | [–]

sub-centimeter with RTK enabled. The device has an onboard cellular modem to receive atmospheric corrections

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