TomTom continues to actively develop its modern mapping platform, Orbis Maps , which is becoming the foundation for next-generation navigation, intelligent transport systems, and autonomous driving technologies.
Unlike traditional digital maps, Orbis Maps is a unified, constantly updated platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, data from millions of connected devices, and information from TomTom’s mobile mapping vehicles.
A new generation of digital maps
The primary goal of Orbis Maps is to reflect changes in road infrastructure as quickly as possible and provide up-to-date data to everyday drivers, automakers, navigation service developers, and logistics companies alike.
The platform automatically analyzes information from various sources, identifying road changes, new interchanges, traffic signs, and other elements of transport infrastructure. As a result, maps are updated significantly faster than with traditional mapping methods.
Artificial intelligence helps create maps.
One of the key features of Orbis Maps is the extensive use of artificial intelligence technologies.
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- automatic detection of changes on roads;
- analysis of satellite imagery;
- processing data from mobile mapping vehicles;
- improving the accuracy of traffic information;
- accelerating the release of new map updates.
This approach makes it possible to significantly reduce the time between the occurrence of changes on the ground and their reflection in navigation services.
Maps for the cars of the future
TomTom is actively developing Orbis Maps not only for traditional navigation but also for modern advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.
In early 2026, the company also introduced Orbis Lane Model Maps —next-generation maps featuring detailed information on traffic lanes, road markings, and road geometry. The technology was initially deployed in Germany, and the company subsequently announced plans to expand into other countries.
Such maps enable vehicles to navigate the road much more effectively and are a key component of future automated driving systems.
Partnerships with major companies
Orbis Maps is already being used by various technology companies and automakers.
In 2026, CARIAD (Volkswagen Group’s software developer) announced the use of Orbis Maps as a component of its automated driving systems. Additionally, Microsoft integrated TomTom Orbis Addresses data into Bing Maps and Azure Maps to improve the accuracy of address search and mapping services.
The Future of Digital Navigation
TomTom is gradually transforming from a manufacturer of car navigation devices into one of Europe's leading developers of location technologies.
Today, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence, cloud services, high-precision maps, and intelligent data processing, creating a platform that will be used not only in navigation apps but also in autonomous vehicles, logistics, and the transport infrastructure of the future.
Source: TomTom
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