Blue Light Maps provides a navigation solution specifically designed for frontline emergency service workers, utilizing advanced routing algorithms that account for traffic regulation exemptions. This technology enables faster response times and improved patient care by identifying optimal routes that avoid obstacles like speed humps and restricted turns.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
First responders often rely on standard navigation apps that do not account for the unique exemptions and requirements of emergency vehicles, leading to potentially slower response times. Standard GPS systems may route vehicles along paths with obstacles like speed humps or restricted turns, causing delays and discomfort for patients.
Solution
Blue Light Maps is a specialized navigation application designed to provide optimized routing for frontline emergency service workers. The application utilizes advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic regulation exemptions, such as access to bus lanes and exemptions from restricted turns, to identify the fastest routes. It integrates with Google Search and What3Words for destination search and incorporates Ordnance Survey data for detailed mapping. The system also offers a specialized mode to avoid speed humps, ensuring smoother patient transport.
Target Audience
The primary users are police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and private ambulance services requiring efficient navigation tailored to emergency response.
Features
- Routing algorithms that factor in legal exemptions for restricted turns, bus gates, and low-traffic neighborhoods
- Specialized mode to avoid speed humps for smoother patient transport
- Integration with Google Search and What3Words for destination search
- Offline maps for use in areas with poor reception
- Detailed maps with Ordnance Survey data (UK) and worldwide maps
- Visual guidance using Google Street View to show the destination as the user approaches
- Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, including zoom and orientation controls