TomTom boosts Sony device for cyclist navigation

TomTom has revealed that its online routing application programming interface (API) has helped boost navigation capabilities of the Sony Future Lab Program N device for cyclists.  

Sony’s Future Lab Program N device is an 'ears open and hands-free' voice interaction system, which uses TomTom‘s advanced routing technology for its navigation. 

The programme has been initially designed for beta testing of the device, which will be used by cyclists in the San Francisco Bay Area, US. 

TomTom’s licensing business managing director Anders Truelsen said: "With TomTom’s advanced location-aware technology, Future Lab Program N device users are able to experience more accurate, efficient and enjoyable bike travel.”

The company also noted that it intends to harness the location data in order to empower businesses worldwide to create location-aware technologies. 

TomTom has also recently released its new TomTom Bridge Hub platform, which offers a next-level solution for connected mobility.