Inception-style curved map for turn-by-turn directions
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Orbify demos a curved, Inception-style map that blends driver's perspective with overhead view for navigation.
Orbify's Demo 2 - v72 showcases a warped map display for turn-by-turn directions, rendering a 3D scene on a curved surface that combines a forward view with an overhead perspective. Controls include WASD movement and drag-based pan/rotate. The demo uses a 100MB Gaussian splat file for 3D rendering via PlayCanvas Engine. A patent is pending (PCT/EP2026/058725). The company seeks pilots, collaborations, and investment.
What commenters are saying
Reaction is largely positive but strongly hedged: commenters praise the concept's utility for complex junctions and lane choices, but nearly all report motion sickness or unease. Many suggest a milder curvature would be more practical. Prior art is cited extensively: BERG's 2009 'Here and There' poster, a 2010 patent (US20100305853A1), a 1997 Disney multiperspective paper, and even Animal Crossing and Halo. The patent's novelty is questioned given this prior work, though commenters acknowledge it may cover specific rendering or navigation overlay techniques.