Company
Date Published
Author
Chris Toomey
Word count
701
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The article explores how Ably Asset Tracking, combined with Mapbox's Navigation SDK, enhances delivery tracking accuracy by providing precise location and estimated time of arrival (ETA) information for various assets such as packages and food deliveries. This system uses an enhanced location engine to refine GPS data, offering consistent real-time tracking that reduces delivery exceptions and support requests, thereby cutting costs and improving customer satisfaction. The data is synchronized in real-time across devices and systems using Ably's communication network, ensuring users have up-to-date information without managing state complexities. Developers can integrate this technology into iOS and Android apps, allowing drivers to broadcast their locations and ETAs, while consumers view live, animated delivery statuses through the Mobile Maps SDK.