In recent years, HeiGIT has dedicated time to experimenting with new ideas, technologies, and collaborations, free from the immediate pressure to deliver results. What started as a new experience has…
Automatically generated map data has become far more common, reducing the amount of direct human involvement. AI-assisted mapping, where human validation refines machine-generated output, is increasingly used to update crowdsourced…
2025 was an exciting year for HeiGIT, full of new projects, fresh ideas, and plenty of change, both technical and organizational. At the same time, it was also a year…
In humanitarian emergencies, delivering relief in time is key. Every minute and every mile matter to deliver aid to those who need it the most. Optimized routing can save lives,…
Air pollution caused by fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) is a major public health concern worldwide. Prolonged exposure to PM₂.₅ is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, which…
This study investigates sugarcane farmland abandonment in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, employing spatial regression techniques to identify the biophysical and accessibility factors that determine where abandonment occurs at the…
hiWalk assesses the quality and accessibility of walking infrastructure by analyzing where sidewalks exist and how comfortable they are for pedestrians. With hiWalk 3.0, we have developed a new version…
The Silver Ways project aims to make it easier for older adults to get around cities by creating a routing system targeted to their needs. To ground this system in…