Definition of «spatial mapping»

Spatial mapping refers to the process of creating a detailed digital representation of a physical space or environment. It involves using special technology, such as sensors or cameras, to gather information about the layout, objects, and dimensions of a place. This mapping is done to help computers or robots understand and navigate the space effectively.

Sentences with «spatial mapping»

Functional MRI is commonly used to study how the brain works, by providing spatial maps of where in the brain external stimuli, such as pictures and sounds, are processed. (sciencedaily.com)
A key to the connection between smell, memory and navigation is that olfactory bulbs have a strong neural link to the brain's hippocampus, which creates spatial maps of our environment. (sciencedaily.com)
Brain imaging techniques revealed that men found their way out of the maze using the left hippocampus, a memory storage region that also governs spatial mapping in the physical environment. (discovermagazine.com)
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