Google applied machine learning to balloon navigation, which can reduce Project Loon’s balloon numbers, costs, and time-to-market

Briefing

Google applied machine learning to balloon navigation, which can reduce Project Loon’s balloon numbers, costs, and time-to-market

February 17, 2017

Briefing
  • Navigation Algorithm – Announced improved navigation artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm of Project Loon's balloons to anticipate wind changes, enabling them to stay put in air instead of orbiting earth
  • Project Loon – Introduced concept of Internet-beaming balloons in 2011 to connect remote areas of world without Internet connection
  • Fewer Balloons – Can reduce number of required balloons to provide Internet connectivity to specific target area from 400 to less than 30 flying at 60,000 feet
  • Lower Costs – Fewer balloons can lower costs and accelerate commercialization of project

Accelerator
Artificial Intelligence, Networks and Connectivity

Sector
Information Technology

Organization
Alphabet Inc., Google Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date
February 16, 2017

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